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Knopp introduces bill on water taxi exception

In the news Authorities search for Kake man after fire destroys house KAKE — Authorities are searching for a man who is thought to have lived in a home that burned down early Saturday.

KINY News of the North in Juneau reports that a home in the village of Kake was hit by fire about 5 a.m. KINY says firefighters put out the blaze in an hour, but the second floor had collapsed onto the ground floor, making the home inaccessible.

Kake Tribal President Joel Jackson tells KINY that authorities are searching for Loren Jackson Jr., who lives in the home.

“It’s a sad time right now,” Jackson said. “We’re hoping above hope that he turns up.”

Jackson tells KINY that the State Fire Marshal and Alaska State Troopers are investigating the blaze.

Kake is a village of about 500 people in the southeast part of the state.

Popular Juneau walking trail to temporarily close for repair JUNEAU — A popular walking trail in Alaska’s capital city will close for part of the year for repairs.

Debbie Driscoll, a spokeswoman for Alaska Electric Light and Power, says the Flume Trail’s wooden walkway is safe for now. But she says the company is concerned with its long-term integrity.

The trail will be closed between April and September.

Driscoll says the hillside is slowly moving and some of the trestle foundations are not founded on bedrock.

KTOO Public Media reports the flume itself provides hydroelectric power by diverting water from Gold Creek to a powerhouse.

Driscoll says the leaking flume needs to be replaced. Up to 1,300 feet of the walkway and some trestles holding it up are also expected to be replaced.

Driscoll says additional repairs next year are likely.

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By VICTORIA PETERSEN Peninsula Clarion

Musher Cim Smyth and his team pull in to the McNeil Canyon Elementary School checkpoint of this year’s Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race on Saturday, near Homer. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Ready, set, mush T200 racers hit the snow running

By MEGAN PACER Homer News and JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion

Twenty mushing teams took off Saturday with hopes of taking home the win in the Tustumena 200 Sled Dog Race.

The Tustumena 200 is a qualifying race for the Iditarod, and many big names

in the world of dog mushing converge on the Kenai Peninsula this time of year to gain access to the Iditarod field or to tune up their teams for a winning run.

Over the course of the weekend, mushers and their dogs follow a winding course through the Caribou Hills — beginning at Freddie’s Roadhouse in Ninilchik and continuing to a

checkpoint east of Homer, and then back north toward Kasilof, until finishing up at the roadhouse.

First in to the checkpoint at McNeil Canyon Elementary School East of Homer was Cim Smyth, who won the race four times, most recently in 2017. Smyth said he planned to rest his team there for about three hours

before hitting the trail back up to Freddie’s Roadhouse.

From there, it’s on to the northernmost checkpoint at Centennial Lake in Kasilof, before finishing by returning once more to Freddie’s.

After taking last year off from the T200, Smyth said he definitely has his eye on first place this year.

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Hunters looking to travel via water taxi may find it easier next year after Rep. Gary Knopp filed a bill this month creating exemptions for water taxi operators that already exist for air taxis.

The bill, HB 19, was introduced last year but didn’t make it through the session.

Knopp said he reintroduced it this year in hopes of creating provisions for water taxis to provide transportation to hunters and their gear.

“People who fly aircraft have had exemptions for years,” Knopp said. “(The bill) does very little, but it keeps honest operators out of trouble.”

The bill exempts certain water taxi operators from regulation as transportation services by the Big Game Commercial Services Board.

Last year, there were concerns the bill would increase hunting in certain areas, but Knopp said it’s a non-issue and fish and wildlife experts regulate hunting accordingly.

Water taxis would not be allowed to charge a premium to hunters traveling with their gear, advertise See TAXI, page A3

Still no House leadership after 11 days

By KEVIN BAIRD Juneau Empire

House caucuses continue to vie for a majority, and aside from caucus leaders, most representatives are not speaking on the issue. The

hallways at the Alaska State Capitol were mostly silent on Friday.

Friday marked the 11th day of the 31st Legislative Session. The House floor session ended without conducting business, though

quite a few guests sitting the gallery were introduced.

A House majority must be formed in order to elect a permanent Speaker of the House, make committee assignments and conduct legislative business.

Rep. Bryce Edgmon, DDillingham, was leader of the mostly-Democrat House Majority Coalition during the 30th Legislative Session.

He remains leader of the majority coalition caucus.

He was not available for

questions on Friday, but he did release a written statement Friday afternoon.

“Both sides in the House are continuing to work hard to form a majority organization so that immediate See DAYS, page A2

Shutdown ends after more than 1 month

By CATHERINE LUCEY, LISA MASCARO and JILL COLVIN Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was feeling the heat.

Week after week, Trump had demanded that the government stay partially shuttered until Democrats agreed to pay for his wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Surrounded by a shrinking cast of advisers, he watched as federal workers went unpaid and basic services were frozen. His poll numbers were slipping. His arguments were landing with a thud with the public.

A pair of Senate votes

President Donald Trump announces a deal to temporarily reopen the government, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Friday, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

on Thursday, and a round of telephone calls from frustrated Republicans, made clear he had no way out. A president who never

admits defeat then began a rapid retreat.

The story of how Trump reversed himself, ending the country’s longest shut-

down with little to show for it, is largely one of acceptance. Over 35 days and a critical final 24 hours, Trump finally came to see what many allies had known for weeks about his strategy: His only option was to climb down, at least for now.

So Trump did what he does best, ending one campaign and beginning the next. As soon as this shutdown was about to close, he promised everyone a new fight would begin — and another shutdown could soon follow.

Trump’s GOP allies in the Senate had been more than eager to help him get to “yes” on ending Round One. The critical first step

was showing that Democrats were not going to buckle.

The White House had maintained there were untold numbers of Democrats ready to bolt from their leaders and back his demand for $5.7 billion in wall money. Yet for weeks, few such Democrats had emerged. Then Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who had stayed on the sidelines as Trump battled with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York, agreed to put the theory to a vote.

There would be votes See ENDS, page A3

Police, troopers to host coffee meetups

By BRIAN MAZUREK Peninsula Clarion

In the spirit of community outreach, the Kenai and Soldotna Police and Alaska State Troopers will be holding an open discussion on Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the Ammo Can coffee house in

Soldotna. The public is invited to stop in from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and voice their concerns or ask questions of the officers.

Chief David Ross of the Kenai Police Department said that the various departments want to listen to what the citizens have to say in an

effort to improve community relations and break down any barriers between the officers and the citizens.

“All the local law enforcement, the chiefs and the captain got together and thought it would be an opportunity for folks to come by and get to know us better

and ask any questions they might have. We’re always looking to improve communication with the public,” said Sgt. Duane Kant of the Soldotna Police department.

Captain Hughes of the Soldotna-based Alaska State Troopers said that

similar outreach programs have been done in other areas around Alaska and were generally well-received by the public. Hughes also said that they are hoping to make this a monthly or bimonthly event and to have it at different locations around the community.

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having a dog sled race.

Because some of the other ones are in jeopardy of being canceled.”

Berington said she’s just happy to be traveling on a trail with a sled. She said other than conditions being a little warm, the first leg of the trail was good, and her dogs had a good time.

Both sisters will run the Iditarod this year. Berington said her dogs are more consistent than fast.

“I’ve got quite a few young dogs that are king of being tested out to see how they’ll do in races,” she said. “A lot of them, this is their first time being bedded down on straw with other dog teams.”

Berington said the trails in the Caribou Hills hold a lot of meaning and memories for her.

“When I first moved up to Alaska, this is where I trained and learned from

Dean Osmar and Paul Gebhardt and stuff, so it just feels like a coming home,” she said.

Prepping for the race Before the race got underway Saturday, each team and musher was required to make a stop Friday in Soldotna to get their dog teams checked.

The vets inspected each dog to make certain they were capable of completing 200 miles without issue, keeping close to the acronym HAWL, which stands for heart, attitude, weight and lungs, according to head veterinarian Pam May-Ross.

“We need to make sure their heart is beating normal and they’re well hydrated,” May-Ross said.

“They need to have a good attitude, looking happy and hungry … They need to be of a good weight … and we check their lungs to make

sure they sound clear.”

May-Ross led the vet checks Friday for each team with help from several assistants, and with 16 years of veterinarian experience under her belt, holds the prerequisites to inspecting canines for any problems.

May-Ross lives in Hope but works in Anchorage at The Pet Stop vet clinic, and said 2019 would be her third time since 2012 presiding over the vet checks.

Among the teams that got the green light were those owned by 2013 champion Mitch Seavey.

Seavey said his vet checks went without a hitch, and sat relaxed in the hospitality meeting room at the Sports Complex in preparation for what could be a hairy race.

Temperatures around the central peninsula Friday ranged in the mid-30s and a decent rainfall cast

fears of a slick, icy trail for the race.

Jeff Deeter, 30, of Fairbanks described the rainfall on the drive down to the peninsula Friday as an Alaskan monsoon.

“We had the wipers going at hyper speed,” Deeter said. “We were thinking, ‘Huh, wonder if we’ll see this in the race?’”

Seavey, however, said as bad as conditions looked at sea level, the snow up above 1,000 feet elevation is likely a different story.

“It’s not going to be that bad in the hills,” Seavey said.

The Sterling veteran races four teams out of his kennel, and even with over 25 years of training on the peninsula, said the T-200 can be the most troublesome to prepare for among the top mushing events in the state due to the “microclimates” the Kenai Peninsula tends to produce. Seavey explained that weather patterns pushing up from the Gulf of Alaska are unpredictable and could either drop rain on Homer and snow in the hills, or snow in Homer and nothing in the hills.

“I’m comfortable with what’s all there,” he said.

“I like to rely on the experience.”

His dog teams are one of Seavey’s utmost concerns, and the sourdough musher said he won’t push the team faster than conditions allow.

“The goal is to have them ready for the Iditarod,” he said.

Deeter, a two-time Iditarod finisher running his first T-200, operates Black Spruce Dog Sledding with his wife, and said Friday’s check is mostly a formality for race teams.

“Every musher should be completely in tune with their dogs,” Deeter said.

“If you don’t know there’s something wrong with your dogs, you maybe shouldn’t be doing this.”

Grayson Bruton is a handler of Seavey’s teams and a T-200 racer this weekend, and echoed Seavey’s thought about the trails, noting that the warm conditions are something the teams are prepared for.

“All winter long we train them and make sure they’re healthy, they have the feet to run,” Bruton said.

Bruton, 23, is already a veteran of two Junior Iditarods, the Willow 300 and the Copper Basin 300 events, and said working and training with the highenergy breeds consumes every aspect of his life.

“It’s a 24-hour job,” Bruton said. “And I love it.”

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formational meetings. This week, representatives had the chance to hear presentations on revenue and resource forecasting that were given to the Senate Finance Committee last week.

“We understand the passage of time that is slipping by and we want to make sure that once we get the organization together we can hit the ground running,” Talerico said.

Alaska statute requires the legislative session to end within 90 days. But this rule is usually ignored because the Alaska Constitution — the overriding authority — has a 120-day session limit.

Even with precious time burning up, Talerico remains positive they can end the session in time.

When asked if he is worried important legislation might not be addressed due to a late start, Talerico said he is not worried. He’s going to focus on the budget, public safety and the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend. He believes the House should be able to address those three priorities – which are also Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s – and avoid special sessions.

There are 23 Republican in the House but only 20 are caucusing as Republicans.

Republican Reps. Gabrielle LeDoux of Anchorage and Louise Stutes of Kodiak, were part of the House Majority Coalition last session.

Rep. Gary Knopp, R-Kenai, has spoken about his desire to join a bipartisan coalition.

Rep. Dan Ortiz of Ketchikan is the only non-affiliated member of the House.

There are 16 Democrats.

“We have 23 Republicans in the House of Representatives, so myself, personally, I think we need to have a Republican speaker and Republican leadership,” Talerico said. “Others might disagree with that and I understand that opinion.”

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“It’s been alright,” he said of the roughly 40 miles of trail from the starting line to McNeil. “There was some slow stuff and some icy stuff, but up on top there was so much snow it made up for all the icy stuff earlier.”

Smyth said the fact that the racecourse was changed may actually bode well for him, since it comes up short of an actual 200 miles.

“Actually that’s probably good for me, more to my advantage,” he said.

“Actually, maybe more to Dave Turner’s advantage.”

Turner, who cruised into the checkpoint just minutes behind Smyth, has taken third in the last two sled dog races. The 2017 race was his first time ever competing in the T200.

As for Smyth, he said his dogs don’t have a lot of miles on them yet this year.

“I’m kind of low-miled, and it’s nice to have it shorter probably,” he said.

Smyth, now in his seventh year participating in the race, said he still comes back because it’s a great one.

“I love this part of the country,” he said. “It’s always well organized, marked.”

Smyth, Turner and about a dozen other mushers lined their teams up in the field behind McNeil Canyon to bed down, eat and rest for a few hours. As Nordic skiers from Soldotna High School cruised by in the distance, the crowd of sled dogs made sure to alert their mushers something was up.

A few lines down from Smyth, Kristy Berington put hay down for her dogs and fed them, while her sister Anna did the same next to her. She’s lost track of how many times the twins have run the T200, she said.

Grayson Bruton (left) and Stephanie Meilleur check the health of one of Mitch Seavey’s dogs Friday afternoon at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex, in advance of the Tustumena 200 sled dog race. (Photo by Joey Klecka/ Peninsula Clarion)

“I mean, we’re having a race and that’s the best part,” she said of this year’s different route. “If we came to Homer three times (in the same race), you know, that’s fine with me — we’re

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action can be taken on the governor’s budget when it is released on February 13,” the statement reads. “Given the expectation of major reductions, it is essential that we have a strong majority organization in place to make the difficult decisions facing Alaska. There have been and will continue to be active discussions until a majority is formed.”

Rep. Dave Talerico, a Republican from Healy, was tagged by House Republicans to be speaker of the House shortly after the election. He held a press conference Friday afternoon in an attempt to assure Alaskans the House is still working toward a majority. He could not make an estimate on when a House majority would form, but it’s not likely to happen this weekend.

“The most important thing is we’re still having lots of conversations and talks,” Talerico said. “So we really are, people are working really hard so we can get to a solid organization so we can get started with business.”

Talerico said representatives are doing what they can to stay informed in the meantime. The House is now having unofficial in-

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Lois A Pickens

June 24, 1935 - January 5, 2019

Long time Anchorage resident Lois A Pickens, passed away peacefully January ,

surrounded by family at Anchorage Providence Hospital. Please oin us for a celebration of her life Saturday ebruary , at Heritage Chapel E Kla Road at p.m. There will be a visitation directly following the service.

Lois was born June ,

in Butler County, PA where she was adopted by Lois and Marvin raham. The family moved to Cambria, CA when she was a young girl. n they came to Alaska. n she went to work at Chugach Electric where she met her husband Richard C Pickens. Lois and Richard had children together in their home on Raspberry Rd. Lois worked at Ship Creek Cannery and the Anchorage School District as a baker before starting her professional piloting career. Lois was chief pilot at Elmendorf Aero Club, moved to Colorado where she ew as a commercial pilot at Denver Air Center then came back to Alaska where she owned and operated Anchorage Air Center at Merrill ield before retiring.

Her children wrote, ur Mother was completely devoted and sel ess. She gave endlessly to her family. She sewed our clothes, baked our bread, drove us to and from the skating rink and still found time and energy for work to help support our family. She graced us with her genuine love, laughter and strength. nstilled a deep sense of family value and pride that has been passed on to future genereations. ur Mother was good at life proven not by what she had but by what she did with it. She probably didn t plan to have children, but she made each of us feel like the most special and there was never a time or even a moment we didn t feel loved. ur Mother didn t choose the easy path she made her own path and she embraced the adventure in it. She faced hardship and adversity with determination and courage. She was uick with a smile and words of encouragement. ur Mother was an e traordinary women who led and e traordinary life. e will cherish her forever.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lois and Marvin raham, RC Pickens, Earl Bre on, Tana Pickens, Chad McEwen, Bri any Co Pickens and Michael Ma Pickens. She is survived by her children Richard, Marvin, Madalyn, Eric, Billy, Jane e, Raymond, Colleen and their families.

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Steven Roger Hoebelheinrich September 16, 1953 - January 22, 2019

Soldotna resident, Dr. Steven Roger Hoebelheinrich, 65, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home in Soldotna with his family by his side.

A Celebration of his life was held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Central Peninsula Hospital in The Denali Room.

Roger was born Sept. 16, 1953 in Osmond, Nebraska. He graduated from Crofton High School and later graduated from The University of Nebraska with a bachelor’s degree in science and a degree in Medicine. In 2006 he moved to Alaska living in Soldotna. He had a private practice as a general surgeon who was affiliated with Central Peninsula Hospital and the Surgery Center of Kenai.

The family wrote, “Roger was a loving father and grandfather, devoted husband, and skilled surgeon.

He was well loved and respected in his communities for his patience, calmness, kindness, and compassionate nature. The youngest of 5 children from a small farm in Nebraska, he worked hard and persevered to accomplish his goal of becoming a surgeon. When he was not serving in the medical community, he could be found fishing, traveling, hunting, or laughing with friends and family. He leaves behind a lifetime of treasured memories and a legacy that will last forever.�

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmelita (Tramp) and Severin Hoebelheinrich.

He is survived by his wife, Jo Hoebelheinrich of Soldotna; children, Ryan (Miriam) Hoebelheinrich and their children Jackson, Sam, Olivia and Claire all of Chesterfield, VA, Leah Todd and her two children, Mackenzi and Carson all of Kill Devil Hills, NC, Jeffrey (Mallory) Hoebelheinrich and their child Finley all of Jacksonville, Florida and Michael Hoebelheinrich of Honolulu, Hawaii; sisters, Kay Goeden of Tujuga, CA, Del Rae Meridith of Selmar, CA and JoAnn Woockman of Hartington, NE; and brother, Ronnie Hoebelheinrich of Bloomfield, NE; daughter in-law, Kodi Bangerter and her children, Tatiana, Lineni, Alaska, Patience, Cai-ron, Zander, and Aspen.

Arrangements made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel & Crematory. Please visit or sign his online guestbook at AlaskanFuneral.com.

—Kenai Peninsula Caregivers Group, Monday, Feb. 19 from 1-3 p.m. Free —Birthday lunch, Thursday, Feb. 20 at 11:30 a.m. $7 suggested donation or free if celebrating birthday this month and more than 60 —Riverside Band, lunchtime entertainment, Monday, Feb. 25 at 11:30 a.m. Free —Hidden Gems 2 trip to Farmhouse Gypsy and NoHost to Firefly Cafe, Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. $5 ride fee —Council on Aging, Thursday, Feb. 14 at 4:30 p.m. —Kenai Senior Connection Board Meeting, Friday, Feb. 22 at 9:30 a.m.

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District requests input from staff, parents, and community members at the districtwide KPBSD budget development meeting, scheduled at the following locations: —Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Homer High School Library —Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Soldotna High School Library —Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. in the Kenai Central Quilts of Valor meeting High School Library —Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Seward High Quilts of Valor will host a “sew day� on Feb. 2 at the School Library Funny River Center. Quilts of Valor is a national group As new budget information becomes available, it that makes quilts for veterans affected by war. For more will be posted here: http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/depart- info call 907-252-4173. ments.aspx?id=38. If you have questions, please call Natalie Bates at 714-8888.

Kenai Senior Center February —Waffles served in dining room Fridays from 8-10 a.m., Feb. 1, 8, 15, 11. Free —Super Bowl party, Friday, Feb. 1, at 11:30 a.m. Free —Anyone Can Draw, 4-art beginning drawing lass taught by Carolyn Reid, Mondays, Feb. 4, 11,25 and March 4 at 1 p.m. Free —Winter Blues bereavement presentation, Monday Feb. 4 at 12:30 p.m. Free —Riverside Band, lunchtime entertainment on Monday, Feb. 4 at 11:30 a.m. Free —Fred Meyer Shopping, Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. Free —Movie and Popcorn Night, Letters to Juliet on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Free —M&M knitting group, Thursday, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1-2 p.m. Free —Kaleidoscope Performance, songs and valentines, Monday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. Free —No Host Dinner to King Salmon Restaurant, Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. $5 —Card Making with Kimberley, Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. Free —Social Security, Wednesday, Feb. 6 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free —Valentine’s Day party and volunteer lunch, Thursday, Feb. 14 at 11:30 a.m. Free —Riverside Harmony lunchtime entertainment, Thursday, Feb. 14 at 12:15 p.m. Free —Closed for President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 18.

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LeeShore Center monthly board meeting The LeeShore Center will be holding its monthly Board meeting at The LeeShore Center on Wednesday January 30, 2019. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 6 p.m. For further information call 283-9479.

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on two plans to reopen the government. The first was backed by Trump; the second by Democrats. The Democrats’ bill won more votes than the GOP bill, even though Republicans control the Senate.

It was a harsh, indisputable reality for the president. He recognized something had to give, according to eight people familiar with his thinking who, like others interviewed for this account, spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss private conversations. “He knew that it was a lost cause,� Schumer said Friday.

Even before the second vote was gaveled shut, McConnell told others he was preparing to reach out to Schumer to talk about what was next. The two met in the majority leader’s stately office off the Senate floor.

McConnell discussed the offer the White House had proposed: a short-term bill to reopen government that included a “down payment�

Trump wanted for the wall.

Pelosi, however, had already waved off the idea, and Schumer said Democrats would not support it, according to a senior Democratic aide. Pelosi had kept her boisterous caucus of Democrats surprisingly united throughout the standoff. She persuaded many that the fight was bigger than any wall. “That is part of the design, to undo the role of government,� she told Democrats on Wednesday, imploring them to hold tough, according to an aide in the room. “There is a plan. It is working for us.�

Schumer answered McConnell with the proposal that eventually would be accepted: a three-week measure to reopen the government and then a plan for House and Senate negotiators to discuss border security.

McConnell took the Schumer proposal to the White House. Overnight and into Friday, several Republican senators ramped up the pressure. They called Trump and urged him to end the shutdown and take up border security through the regular legislative process, according to a person famil-

iar with the private conversations.

The White House was ready to consider proposals from Capitol Hill.

Vice President Mike Pence had endured a contentious lunch with Republican senators on Thursday, absorbing criticism for having no plan for a way forward.

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., said senators described the “discomfort� of a shutdown and “how fruitless many of us — I’d put myself in that category — think it is.�

While the vice president “asked for unity� before the upcoming Senate vote on Trump’s plan, he also acknowledged the “need to reach a conclusion,� she said.

Stories about federal workers in dire straits due to missed paychecks were weighing heavily, too, on Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. “There’s a parade of horribles of how people are having to cope with not getting paid and it’s not good,�

Cornyn said. “There was a lot of frustration expressed about the situation we find ourselves in.�

White House aides acknowledged they were running out of options that might minimize the impact of the lengthy shutdown as complaints intensified from government employees and people who depend on federal aid and services. By Friday morning, with airports reporting increased shutdown-related flight delays and more workers recounting their personal financial crises, Schumer and McConnell were on the phone talking details.

At that point, it wasn’t hard to persuade Trump.

Pence, senior adviser Jared Kushner and others on his team were seen as supporting an exit strategy.

But those close to the White House insisted that Trump viewed this not as a capitulation but rather as one more chance at the deal he wants.

Aides said the president believes there are Democrats willing to work on border security and that the bipartisan negotiators on Capitol Hill will draw in a more diverse range of views. “Will not be easy to make a deal, both parties very dug in,� Trump tweeted Saturday, publicly confident of an outcome that has eluded him: “We will build the Wall!

Around the Nation Icy blast reminds of 2014 ‘polar vortex,’ with worst to come FARGO, N.D. (AP) — An arctic blast spread painful cold across the Midwest on Friday, closing schools, opening warming centers and even intimidating ice fishermen in a taste of the even more dangerous weather expected next week.

Forecasters called it a replay of the “polar vortex� that bludgeoned the U.S. in 2014 — and maybe even colder, with wind chills by midweek as much as 45 below in Chicago.

For much of middle America, the leading edge was bad enough. Cold weather advisories were in effect Friday from North Dakota to Ohio, with dangerously cold wind chills that could dip to as low as 45 below zero in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota and to 35 below in parts of northern Illinois and Iowa.

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Finding a path toward a denuclearized N Korea President Trump remains bullish

that the North Korea nuclear threat can be contained. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, the president praised the “incredible meeting” he had the day before with a top representative of the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, trumpeting the “tremendous progress” the two sides had made.

The optimistic view is that the White House meeting with Kim Yong-chol, a former North Korean intelligence chief and now his government’s lead nuclear negotiator, was indeed productive, and Mr. Trump is on his way to resolving one of the world’s most complex and dangerous nuclear weapons problems.

But a path to that outcome isn’t yet visible to the outside world. North Korea has forgone nuclear tests, missile tests and rhetorical attacks for more than 400 days. That’s an important development. At the same time, however, it continues to produce nuclear fuel, weapons and missiles. It has not denuclearized, as Mr. Trump has demanded.

So, as the two leaders prepare for their second summit (reportedly next month in Vietnam), the pressure is on the Trump administration to articulate a realistic strategy for achieving a mutually agreed upon outcome.

No such strategy was evident last June when Mr. Trump broke with decades of foreign policy precedent by meeting directly with Mr. Kim in Singapore, in the first summit between American and North Korean leaders. Mr. Trump deserves credit for opening up this dialogue, but it has, so far, yielded few tangible results.

After that meeting, Mr. Trump declared that North Korea, which possesses 20 to 60 nuclear weapons, the missiles to deliver them and the facilities to make even more, was “no longer a nuclear threat.” Saying so didn’t make it so.

The one concrete product of the Singapore meeting, a concluding statement, was so poorly drafted that it laid the groundwork for months of stalemate. It committed the two leaders to “work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula,” without even defining “denuclearization,” let alone explicitly agreeing on the sequence of actions to be taken.

A new report this week about a previously secret North Korean missile base at Sino-ri, 132 miles north of the Demilitarized Zone, is a reminder of how sprawling and hidden the country’s nuclear program is and how challenging any sort of outside inspections regime might be to carry out.

Publicly, the two sides still hew to staunch positions: The Trump administration insists that tough sanctions will stay in place until North Korea completely gives up its nuclear arsenal. North Korean officials insist on sanctions relief early in the process.

But small signs of movement led to plans for the second summit. Mr. Trump backed off his insistence on immediate disarmament, and his administration recently eased travel restrictions so American aid workers and humanitarian supplies could once again enter the impoverished country.

Mr. Kim’s annual New Year’s Day speech presented a somewhat more positive view of United States-North Korea relations, an encouraging sign…

Even if complete denuclearization is not possible, negotiators should at least seek a permanent end to testing and the production of fissile material.

— The New York Times, Jan. 22

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News briefings shut down too

This will be considered sacrilege by my journalistic colleagues, but I’ve always considered news conferences largely to be a waste of time. They’re better than nothing, as a way to flesh out a story with a quote (or sound bite, in TV parlance), but they certainly are not a great format for reporters to uncover new information by asking skeptical questions about whatever rubbish someone is peddling, particularly if the star of the show is not embarrassed about transparently lying.

Consider the format of a White House briefing, which is really just a news conference. Usually, it will be Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who has no shame, deflecting obvious questions about whatever outrage has most recently been foisted on us by her boss, the president. She is fully prepared with strategies to fend off any efforts to shed light on the story du jour. The standard rules are that the inquiring correspondent waits to be called on and then lets fly with the zinger query.

Then Sarah, or someone, reacts with either a distortion or a withering personal condemnation of the subhuman who dared to ask anything so impertinent. She hasn’t even bothered with this charade for over a month. However, the charade also features White House reporters, who either seek information (futile), sound bites and pithy quotes (pointleth) or show off on TV (hot-dogging). They’re so bent out of shape that the White House Cor-

respondents’ Association — yes, they have an association, whose main functions are throwing the annual nerd prom and taking umbrage — offered this bit of whinBob Franken ing: “this retreat from transparency and accountability sets a terrible precedent. Being able to question the press secretary or other senior government officials publicly helps the news media tell Americans what their most powerful representatives are doing in their name.”

They have a point. The way it’s supposed to work is that an independent press cuts through all the crud from self-serving politicians (pardon the redundancy) and challenges whatever snake oil they’re peddling that day … except that the politicians and their spokespeople long ago learned how to either give answers that are distortions at best, or impugns the motives of the scumbag reporter(s). Sarah Huckabee has turned disdain into an art form, appearing to treat any inquiry as if it came from somebody with discernible digestive problems.

She’s doing the bidding of her boss, of course. He weighed in with a supportive tweet: “the press covers her so rudely & inaccurately, in particular

certain members of the press. I told her not to bother, the word gets out anyway!”

That’s true, it “gets out anyway,” unmolested by those purveyors of “fake news.” However, putting out “the word” via the State of the Union address was postponed. The president finally decided to abandon his separate fight with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after she disinvited him from giving his address until after the government shutdown was over. Pelosi held all the power. The speaker decides when and whether a chief executive comes to the Capitol for the yearly dog and pony show. Besides, it’s not necessarily yearly. All the Constitution specifies is that he “shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union” (Article 2, Section 3, if you give a hoot). He doesn’t even have to give a speech. It can be in writing; in fact, it has often been. So now you have been given more information about the State of the Union address than you ever desired. All you need to know is the fact that it was called off until the hundreds of thousands of government workers are no longer, uh, walled off from their jobs and paychecks.

Actually, the State of the Union can be described in a one-word speech: “disastrous.” You don’t need a bunch of riffraff reporters asking obnoxious questions to realize that.

News and Politics

Kamala Harris returns to SC

By MEG KINNARD Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Sen. Kamala Harris returned to South Carolina on Friday, using her first visit to this early-voting state as an official presidential contender to tap into a sorority network that could prove crucial as she develops her campaign.

In a room festooned in pink and green — the signature colors of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the country’s oldest black sorority — the newly minted presidential candidate spoke at the Pink Ice Gala, a scholarship fundraiser.

“For we, the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., we stand on the shoulders of women who were leaders, who 111 years ago said to us, we must honor sisterhood, and we must honor service,” Harris said of AKA, a stronghold in the black community, which she pledged as an undergraduate student at Howard University. “That is truly part of the essence of our sorority, which is to stand together as sisters, with our heads up, challenging others to do like we do, knowing that we must serve others.”

Harris launched her campaign earlier this week on what would have been the 90th birthday of the slain civil rights leader Martin Lu-

ther King Jr. She plans a formal campaign launch in Oakland on Jan. 27.

This is Harris’ first trip since the fall to South Carolina — a crucial proving ground, particularly for Democratic presidential hopefuls testing out their messaging with a largely black electorate. Alpha Kappa Alpha, founded in 1908, is the oldest black sorority in the country.

Harris, a first-term senator and former California attorney general known for her rigorous questioning of President Donald Trump’s nominees, would be the first woman to hold the presidency and the second African-American.

Harris, 54, who grew up in Oakland, California, is one of the earliest high-profile Democrats to join what is expected to be a crowded field, portraying herself as a fighter for justice, decency and equality in a video distributed by her campaign as she announced her bid earlier this week.

“They’re the values we as Americans cherish, and they’re all on the line now,” Harris says in the video.

“The future of our country depends on you and millions of others lifting our voices to fight for our American values.”

Skipping the formality of forming an exploratory committee, instead going all in on a presidential

bid, Harris joins what is expected to be a wide-open race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

There’s no apparent front-runner at this early stage, and Harris will face off against several Senate colleagues.

Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York have both formed exploratory committees. Sens. Cory Booker of New Jersey, Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota are also looking at the race.

If Booker enters the race, he and Harris could face fierce competition for support from black voters.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who unsuccessfully sought the 2016 Democratic nomination, is also considering a campaign. Several other Democrats have already declared their intentions, including former Maryland Rep. John Delaney and former Obama administration housing chief Julian Castro.

On Friday night in Columbia, Harris stood arm-in-arm with hundreds of AKA members, holding hands and singing the sorority’s song.

“I just love her,” longtime AKA member Genice Thompson said of Harris, noting that the senator has a built-in support system among sorority members across the country. “I don’t know if she’ll win, but I just love her.”

Nation

Peninsula Clarion | Sunday, January 27, 2019 | A5

Some national parks open to visitors Trump ally Stone

charged with lying about hacked emails

By AMY FORLITI Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Park rangers were once again greeting visitors at some national parks across the United States and flight operations at major airports were returning to normal on Saturday, one day after a partial government shutdown came to an end.

While there were signs that some government machinery was grinding back to life after a record 35 days without funding, many federal workers and their families approached the end of the shutdown cautiously, saying they were relieved they would receive paychecks again, but would continue to restrict their spending amid fears that another shutdown could happen in weeks.

“You can only be so happy because you just have to know that it could happen again,” said Rachel Malcom, whose husband serves in the Coast Guard in Rhode Island. “We’re going to be playing catch up, so I don’t want to overspend.”

President Donald Trump signed a short-term deal Fri-

By ERIC TUCKER and CHAD DAY Associated Press

In this Saturday, Jan. 5 photo visitors to Great Smoky Mountain National Park drive through the park but facilities like the Sugarlands and Cades Cove visitor centers in Townsend, Tenn. (Robert Berlin/The Daily Times via AP, File)

day to end the partial government shutdown, which caused 800,000 federal employees to miss two paychecks. The administration asked department heads to reopen offices in a “prompt and orderly manner.”

Many government agencies still had notices on their websites Saturday saying they were not fully operating due to the lack

of appropriations. Calls to several agencies also went unanswered, with voicemails saying the offices were closed due to the shutdown. But many parks — from the U.S. Virgin Islands to Minnesota — were glad to open their doors to weekend visitors.

John Anfinson, superintendent of the Mississippi National River and Recre-

ation Area, said it felt great to tell his employees to open the Mississippi River Visitor’s Center. He texted his manager and said “Roll up the gate!”

“They were just waiting for the green light,” he said.

Park ranger Sharon Stiteler posted a video to Twitter that showed the center’s gates opening with the word: “Weeeee!”

Search on for man suspected in 5 deaths

By CHEVEL JOHNSON and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Authorities in Louisiana said they are searching for an “armed and dangerous” 21-year-old accused of killing his parents and three others in two separate but related shootings Saturday.

Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre says Dakota Theriot is the “prime suspect” in the deaths of Keith, 50, and Elizabeth Theriot, 50, of Gonzales, his parents.

They were shot in their trailer on Saturday morning.

Deputies arrived at the scene and were able to interview one of the victims before both died. Webre said that information led authorities to zero in on the couple’s son as a suspect.

Dakota Theriot was being sought on first-degree murder and other charges.

He was believed to be driv-

This undated photo provided by Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office shows Dakota Theriot, 21. (Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office via AP)

ing a stolen 2004 Dodge Ram pickup, gray and silver in color.

The sheriff said three other shooting deaths occurred Saturday in neighboring Livingston Parish,

about 70 miles west of New Orleans.

“After speaking with their detectives for quite a while we came to realize that these two cases indeed may be related. We feel that they are related,” Webre said.

Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard confirmed in a statement that three people were killed in his parish and identified the victims as Billy Ernest, 43; Tanner Ernest, 17; and Summer Ernest, 20.

The sheriff’s office identified Dakota Theriot as the suspect in those killings.

Webre said the Ernests were not relatives of the suspect but appeared to know him.

Crystal DeYoung, Billy Ernest’s sister, told The Associated Press that she believes Theriot had just started dating her niece, Summer Ernest.

“My family met him last weekend at a birthday party and didn’t get good vibes

from him,” DeYoung said.

She said she wasn’t sure how her niece and Theriot met, but that she believed the relationship was relatively new.

“My mom is a good judge of character and she just thought he was not good,” DeYoung said of Theriot.

DeYoung said she skipped the birthday party and didn’t meet Theriot herself. DeYoung said Summer and Tanner Ernest were two of Billy’s three children. He was also raising his wife’s children.

DeYoung said Theriot doesn’t have a vehicle and she’s not sure how he ended up at the Ernest home on Saturday, but after the killings, he took off in her brother’s truck.

There were also two young children in the home at the time. DeYoung said a 7-year-old took the baby out of the house and went to a neighbor’s.

Militia members get decades in prison

By ROXANA HEGEMAN Associated Press

WICHITA, Kan. — Three militia members convicted of taking part in a foiled plot to massacre Muslims in southwest Kansas were sentenced Friday to decades in prison during an emotional court hearing in which one of the targeted victims pleaded: “Please don’t hate us.”

U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren sentenced Patrick Stein, the alleged ringleader, to 30 years in prison and Curtis Allen, who drafted a manifesto for the group, to 25 years. Gavin Wright, who authorities said helped make and test explosives at his mobile home business, received 26 years. The plot was foiled after another militia member

alerted authorities.

Melgren dismissed defense attorneys’ request that he take into the account the divisive political atmosphere in which the men formed their plot to blow up a mosque and apartments housing Somali immigrants in the meatpacking town Garden City, about 220 miles (355 kilometers) west of Wichita, on the day after the 2016 election.

“We have extremely divisive elections because our system is to resolve those through elections and not violence,” Melgren said.

Stein’s attorneys have argued that he believed thenPresident Barack Obama would declare martial law and not recognize the validity of the election if Donald Trump won, forcing militias to step

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Wright, 53, apologized to the court, saying the plot is “not who I am.” He also apologized to the immigrants who lived at the apartment complex. The judge later said Wright’s courtroom statement showed he was still in denial about what he did, adding and he did not buy that there was any remorse on Wright’s part.

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s confidant Roger Stone has been charged with lying about his pursuit of Russian-hacked emails damaging to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 election bid.

Prosecutors allege that senior Trump campaign officials sought to leverage the stolen material into a White House victory.

The self-proclaimed dirty trickster, arrested by the FBI in a raid before dawn Friday at his Florida home, swiftly blasted the prosecution as politically motivated. In a circus-like atmosphere outside the courthouse, as supporters cheered him on and jeering spectators shouted “Lock Him Up,” Stone proclaimed his innocence and predicted his vindication.

“As I have said previously, there is no circumstance whatsoever under which I will bear false witness against the president, nor will I make up lies to ease the pressure on myself,” Stone said.

The seven-count indictment , the first criminal case in months in special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, provides the most detail to date about how Trump campaign associates in the summer of 2016 actively sought the disclosure of emails the U.S. says were hacked by Russia and then provided to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks. It alleges that an unidentified senior Trump campaign official was “directed” to keep in contact with Stone about when stolen emails relating to Clinton might be disclosed.

Stone is the sixth Trump

aide or adviser charged by Mueller and the 34th person overall. The nearly two-yearold probe has exposed multiple contacts between Trump associates and Russia during the campaign and transition period and revealed efforts by several to conceal those communications.

The indictment brings the investigation even further into Trump’s circle of advisers and suggests campaign officials were eager to exploit the stolen messages for political gain. But prosecutors did not accuse Trump of wrongdoing or charge Stone with conspiring with WikiLeaks or with the Russian intelligence officers Mueller says hacked the emails. They also did not allege that Trump aides knew in advance of the hacking.

The prosecution mirrors other Mueller cases in alleging cover-ups and deception, accusing Stone of lying to lawmakers about WikiLeaks, tampering with witnesses and obstructing a House intelligence committee probe into whether the Trump campaign coordinated with Russia to tip the election.

Trump attorney Jay Sekulow said the indictment “does not allege Russian collusion by Roger Stone or anyone else.”

Trump, in a tweet Saturday, said that if Stone “was indicted for lying to Congress,” then “what about the lying” by top law enforcement and Obamaera national security officials, though he presented no specifics to support his assertion of such “lying.”

CNN aired video of the raid at Stone’s home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, showing agents in body armor using large weapons and night-vision equipment, running up to the home and banging on the door.

Today in History Today is Sunday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2019. There are 338 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 27, 1967, astronauts Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee died in a flash fire during a test aboard their Apollo spacecraft.

On this date: In 1756, composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria.

In 1832, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, who wrote “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” under the pen name Lewis Carroll, was born in Cheshire, England.

In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp.

In 1943, some 50 bombers struck Wilhelmshaven in the first allAmerican air raid against Germany during World War II. In 1945, during World War II, Soviet troops liberated the Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau in Poland.

In 1951, an era of atomic testing in the Nevada desert began as an Air Force plane dropped a one-kiloton bomb on Frenchman Flat.

In 1967, more than 60 nations signed a treaty banning the deploying of nuclear weapons in outer space.

In 1973, the Vietnam peace accords were signed in Paris.

In 1977, the Vatican issued a declaration reaffirming the Roman Catholic Church’s ban on female priests.

In 1981, President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, greeted the 52 former American hostages released by Iran at the White House.

In 1984, singer Michael Jackson suffered serious burns to his scalp when pyrotechnics set his hair on fire during the filming of a Pepsi-Cola TV commercial at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

In 1998, first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, on NBC’s “Today” show, charged the sexual misconduct allegations against her husband, President Bill Clinton, were the work of a “vast right-wing conspiracy.”

Ten years ago: Saying, “The American people expect action,” President Barack Obama held closed-door meetings with House and Senate Republicans on the eve of a key vote on an economic stimulus package. Ervin Lupoe of Wilmington, Calif., fatally shot himself a day after killing his wife Ana, their 8-year-old daughter and two sets of twins, 2-year-old boys and 5-year-old girls; he’d faxed a note to a TV station saying the couple had just been fired from their hospital jobs. Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist John Updike died in Danvers, Mass. at age 76.

Five years ago: Mexico essentially legalized the country’s growing “self-defense” groups, reaching an agreement with vigilante leaders to incorporate the armed civilian outfits into old and largely forgotten quasi-military units called the Rural Defense Corps. Folk singer and activist Pete Seeger, 94, died in New York.

One year ago: A suicide bombing in the Afghan capital of Kabul killed more than 100 people; the attacker was driving an ambulance full of explosives and raced through a security checkpoint after saying he was transferring a patient to a hospital. Casino mogul Steve Wynn resigned as finance chairman of the Republican National Committee amid allegations of sexual harassment and assault. Comic strip artist Mort Walker, a World War II veteran who satirized the Army with the antics of the lazy private “Beetle Bailey,” died in Connecticut at the age of 94. Caroline Wozniacki won the women’s final at the Australian Open, her first victory in a Grand Slam tournament after 43 tries, beating top-seeded Simona Halep.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor James Cromwell is 79. Actor John Witherspoon is 77. Rock musician Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) is 75.

Rhythm-and-blues singer Nedra Talley (The Ronettes) is 73. Ballet star Mikhail Baryshnikov is 71. Latin singer-songwriter Djavan is 70. Political commentator Ed Schultz is 65. Chief U.S. Justice John Roberts is 64. Country singer Cheryl White is 64. Country singer-musician Richard Young (The Kentucky Headhunters) is 64.

Actress Mimi Rogers is 63. Rock musician Janick Gers (Iron Maiden) is 62. Actress Susanna Thompson is 61. Political and sports commentator Keith Olbermann is 60. Rock singer Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) is 58. Rock musician Gillian Gilbert is 58. Actress Tamlyn Tomita is 56. Actress Bridget Fonda is 55. Actor Alan Cumming is 54. Country singer Tracy Lawrence is 51. Rock singer Mike Patton is 51. Rapper Tricky is 51. Rock musician Michael Kulas (James) is 50. Actor-comedian Patton Oswalt is 50. Actor Josh Randall is 47. Country singer Kevin Denney is 41. Tennis player Marat Safin is 39. Neo-soul musician Andrew Lee (St. Paul & the Broken Bones) is 33. Rock musician Matt Sanchez (American Authors) is 33. Actor Braeden Lemasters is 23.

Thought for Today: “When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that all the dunces are in a confederacy against him.” -- Jonathan Swift, Anglo-Irish satirist (1667-1745).

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World

40 dead, many feared buried in Venezuela mud after Brazil dam collapse backtracks on

order to expel US diplomats

By MARCELO SILVA DE SOUSA and ANNA JEAN KAISER and PETER PRENGAMAN Associated Press

BRUMADINHO, Brazil — The death toll from the collapse of a dam holding back mine waste in southeastern Brazil rose to 40 on Saturday as searchers flying in helicopters and rescuers laboring in deep mud uncovered more bodies. An estimated 300 people were still missing and authorities expected the death toll to increase during a search made more challenging by intermittent rains.

Scores of families in the city desperately awaited word on their loved ones, and Romeu Zema, governor of Minas Gerais state, promised that those responsible “would be punished.”

Employees of the mining complex owned and operated by Brazilian mining company Vale were eating lunch Friday afternoon when the dam gave way, unleashing a sea of reddish-brown mud that knocked over and buried several structures of the company and surrounding areas. The level of devastation quickly led President Jair Bolsonaro and other officials to describe it as a “tragedy.”

The flow of waste reached the nearby community of Vila Ferteco and

By MANUEL RUEDA and EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press

An aerial view shows the area of a collapsed dam in Brumadinho, Brazil, Saturday.

Rescuers searched for survivors in a huge area in southeastern Brazil buried by mud from the collapse of dam holding back mine waste, with several people dead and hundreds missing. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

an occupied Vale administrative office. On Saturday, rooftops poked above an extensive field of the mud, which also cut off roads. After the dam collapse, some were evacuated from Brumadinho. Other residents of the affected areas barely escaped with their lives.

“I saw all the mud coming down the hill, snapping the trees as it descended. It was a tremendous noise,” said a tearful Simone Pedrosa, from the neighborhood of Parque Cachoeira, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) from where the dam collapsed.

Pedrosa, 45, and her parents dashed to their car and drove to the highest point in the neighborhood. “If we had gone down the other direction, we would have died,” Pedrosa said, adding that she had a feeling “that this was the end of my life.”

“I cannot get that noise out of my head,” she said.

“It’s a trauma … I’ll never forget.”

In addition to the 40 bodies recovered as of Saturday afternoon, 23 people were hospitalized, said authorities with the Minas Gerais fire department.

There had been some signs of hope earlier Saturday when authorities found 43 more people alive. Company officials also had said that 100 workers were accounted for.

But the company said in a statement Saturday afternoon that more than 200 workers were still missing, while fire officials at one point estimated the total number at close to 300.

Vale CEO Fabio Schvartsman said he did not know what caused the collapse.

About 300 employees were working when it happened.

Experts, images suggest a Saudi ballistic missile program

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A military base deep inside Saudi Arabia appears to be testing and possibly manufacturing ballistic missiles, experts and satellite images suggest, evidence of the type of weapons program it has long criticized its archrival Iran for possessing.

Further raising the stakes for any such program are comments by Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who said last year the kingdom wouldn’t hesitate to develop nuclear weapons if Iran does. Ballistic missiles can carry nuclear warheads to targets thousands of miles away.

Officials in Riyadh and the Saudi Embassy in Washington did not respond to requests for comment.

Having such a program could further strain relations with the U.S., the kingdom’s longtime security partner, at

a time when ties already are being tested by the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and the Saudi-led war in Yemen.

Jeffrey Lewis, a missile expert at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California, said heavy investment in missiles often correlates with an interest in nuclear weapons. “I would be a little worried that we’re underestimating the Saudis’ ambitions here,” said Lewis, who has studied the satellite images.

The images, first reported by The Washington Post, focus on a military base near the town of al-Dawadmi, some 145 miles west of Riyadh, the Saudi capital.

Jane’s Defence Weekly first identified the base in 2013, suggesting its two launch pads appear oriented to target Israel and Iran with ballistic missiles the kingdom previously bought from China.

The November satellite images show what appear

to be structures big enough to build and fuel ballistic missiles. An apparent rocket-engine test stand can be seen in a corner of the base — the type on which a rocket is positioned on its side and test-fired in place. Such testing is key for countries attempting to manufacture working missiles, experts say.

Michael Elleman, the senior fellow for missile defense at the International Institute for Strategic Studies in Washington, also reviewed the satellite photos and said they appear to show a ballistic missile program.

The question remains where Saudi Arabia gained the technical know-how to build such a facility. Lewis said the Saudi stand closely resembles a design used by China, though it is smaller.

Chinese military support to the kingdom would not come as a surprise. The Chinese have increasingly sold armed drones to Saudi Arabia and other Mideast nations, even as the U.S.

blocks sales of its own to allies over proliferation concerns. Beijing also sold Riyadh variants of its Dongfeng ballistic missiles, the only ones the kingdom was previously believed to have in its arsenal.

Asked by The Associated Press on Friday about the base, China’s Defense Ministry declined immediately to comment.

“I have never heard of such a thing as China helping Saudi Arabia to build a missile base,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said.

Neither Saudi Arabia nor China are members of the Missile Technology Control Regime, a 30-year-old agreement aimed at limiting the proliferation of rockets capable of carrying weapons of mass destruction, such as nuclear bombs.

Saudi Arabia, along with Israel and the United States, have long criticized Iran’s ballistic missile program, viewing it as a regional threat.

South Sudanese fear leaving UN protected camps despite peace

By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press

JUBA, South Sudan — Tracing his fingers over the metal fencing at a United Nations protected site in South Sudan’s capital, Nhial Nyuot Nhial hung his head as he contemplated going home after years of civil war. “At the moment it’s impossible for someone to leave,” he said.

The 33-year-old is among tens of thousands of people who are still sheltering in such camps across the country, the legacy of an unprecedented decision by a U.N. peacekeeping mission to throw open its doors to people fleeing war.

Nhial has been in the Juba

camp since 2014, shortly after the country erupted in fighting. A fragile peace deal signed between President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar in September has brought little comfort. Like many in the camps, Nhial still fears for his life and refuses to leave.

What began as a temporary experiment is looking more like a permanent refuge for more than 190,000 people living in squalor in the six U.N. protected sites.

Now the U.N. has pushed for the camps to close, amid warnings by the international community that rushing the process could re-ignite violence among ethnic groups.

“If or when the walls of

the protection sites come down, there will still be dangerous intercommunal tensions and massive protection needs,” said Lauren Spink, senior researcher on peacekeeping for the Center for Civilians in Conflict, an international non-profit group.

An internal U.N. draft shared with aid agencies in September and seen by The Associated Press detailed a plan for “all services to be permanently relocated outside” Juba’s two U.N. sites by the end of January, according to the document.

The plan, which was never made public, has yet to be implemented and U.N. mission chief David Shearer said there has

been no decision to close the camps at any particular time. “People moving back to their homes have to make their own decisions,” he told the AP. Five years of fighting have killed almost 400,000 people and left more than seven million, or two-thirds of the population, in “dire need” of humanitarian assistance, according to South Sudan’s 2019 humanitarian response plan, which will cost $1.5 billion.

The cash-strapped government doesn’t have the means to resettle the more than four million people who have been displaced from their homes. More than two million of them fled the country.

CARACAS, Venezuela — Nicolas Maduro’s government backtracked Saturday from its order for U.S. Embassy personnel to leave Venezuela, moving to defuse tensions with Washington just hours after international diplomats traded heated rhetoric at a special U.N. Security Council meeting on the South American country’s crisis.

The socialist president broke relations with the United States on Wednesday after the Trump administration and many other nations in the region recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s interim president, a move that Maduro called a “vile” coup attempt.

His order gave U.S. diplomats three days to leave the country, but the Trump administration said it wouldn’t obey, arguing that Maduro is no longer Venezuela’s legitimate president. That set the stage for a potential showdown at the hilltop U.S. Embassy compound Saturday night, when the deadline was to expire.

But as the sun set on Venezuela’s capital, the Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying Maduro’s government was suspending the expulsion to provide a 30day window for negotiating with the Trump administration on setting up a “U.S. interests office” in Venezuela and a similar Venezuelan office in the United States.

The U.S. and Cuba had a similar arrangement for decades before the Obama administration restored diplomatic relations with the communist-run island.

The State Department did not confirm the Venezuelan government’s account, reiterating only that its priority remains the safety of its personnel and that it has no plans to close the embassy.

“That is true diplomacy,” Maduro said after reading out the statement on national television.

Earlier in the day, critics and supporters of Maduro’s government faced off at the U.N. Security Council, reflecting the world’s deep divisions over Venezuela, which is mired in political confrontation as well as an economic collapse that has caused millions to flee the country.

During the debate, which was requested by the U.S., Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged all nations to end Venezuela’s “nightmare” and support Guaido.

He told the council it is time to back the Venezuelan people as they try to free themselves from what he called Maduro’s “illegitimate mafia state.”

Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia charged that the Trump administration is trying “to engineer a coup” against Maduro.

He said Venezuela doesn’t threaten international peace and security, and he accused “extremist opponents” of Maduro’s legitimate government of choosing “maximum confrontation,” including the artificial creation of a parallel government.

Nebenzia urged Pompeo to say whether the U.S. will use military force.

Pompeo later told reporters who asked for a response, “I am not going to speculate or hypothesize on what the U.S. will do next.”

Pompeo was accompanied to New York by Elliott Abrams, who was named a day earlier as the U.S. special representative for Venezuela. Abrams is a former assistant secretary of state for Latin America who worked at the White House when a 2002 coup in Venezuela briefly ousted Maduro’s predecessor, the late Hugo Chavez.

On his first day on the job, Abrams met with exiled leaders of Venezuela’s opposition. He also spoke by phone with Guaido, the leader of Venezuela’s opposition-controlled congress. Abrams reaffirmed U.S. support for Guaido as interim president, said Kimberly Breier, the current as-

In brief Bombs target cathedral in south Philippines; at least 8 dead MANILA, Philippines — Two bombs exploded outside a Roman Catholic cathedral on a southern Philippine island where Muslim militants are active, killing at least eight people during a Sunday Mass, officials said.

The first bomb went off in or near the Jolo cathedral in the provincial capital, followed by a second blast outside the compound as government forces were responding to the attack, security officials said.

Police and military reports said at least eight people died, including five troops and three civilians. A number of people were reported wounded.

Jolo island has long been troubled by the presence of Abu Sayyaf militants, who are blacklisted by the United States and the Philippines as a terrorist organization because of years of bombings, kidnappings and beheadings.

No one has immediately claimed responsibility.

The attack came nearly a week after minority Muslims in the predominantly Roman Catholic nation endorsed a new autonomous region in the southern Philippines in hopes of ending nearly five decades of a separatist rebellion that has left 150,000 people dead.

Although most of the Muslim areas approved it, voters in Sulu province, where Jolo is located, rejected it. The province is home to a rival rebel faction that’s opposed to the deal as well as the Abu Sayyaf group, which is not part of any peace process.

Western governments have welcomed the autonomy pact. They worry that small numbers of Islamic State-linked militants from the Middle East and Southeast Asia could forge an alliance with Filipino insurgents and turn the south into a breeding ground for extremists.

— Associated Press

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AccuWeather 5-day forecast for Kenai-Soldotna

Utqiagvik 21/17

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Today

Monday

Cloudy

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Still cloudy

Mostly cloudy with a little snow

Hi: 32 Lo: 18

Hi: 25 Lo: 11

Cloudy with a bit A bit of morning of snow snow; cloudy

Hi: 35 Lo: 28

Hi: 35 Lo: 28

Hi: 34 Lo: 24

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25 30 29 30

Daylight Length of Day - 7 hrs., 27 min., 39 sec.

Daylight gained - 4 min., 50 sec.

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City Adak* Anchorage Barrow Bethel Cold Bay Cordova Delta Junction Denali N. P. Dillingham Dutch Harbor Fairbanks Fort Yukon Glennallen* Gulkana Haines Homer Juneau Ketchikan Kiana King Salmon Klawock Kodiak

Last Jan 27

Today 9:34 a.m.

5:02 p.m.

New Feb 4

Moonrise Moonset

Today 1:38 a.m.

11:58 a.m.

Nome 36/19

Tomorrow 3:02 a.m.

12:13 p.m.

Kotzebue 31/25/c 38/35/c 38/34/pc McGrath 29/25/sn 36/32/c 34/28/c Metlakatla 48/46/r -1/-5/sn 21/17/sn Nome 34/27/sn 38/32/sn 39/21/c North Pole 22/19/pc 42/36/r 40/30/sh Northway 6/-15/pc 39/31/pc 38/27/c Palmer 33/27/pc 18/16/pc 24/13/c Petersburg 49/39/r 32/14/pc 29/16/c Prudhoe Bay* 1/1/sn 39/31/sn 38/30/c Saint Paul 39/33/sn 44/37/r 40/32/s Seward 33/28/c 24/16/sn 21/8/c Sitka 46/44/r 26/-6/pc 7/-4/c Skagway 54/35/sn 23/20/pc 27/17/c Talkeetna 34/26/sn 21/6/pc 15/3/c Tanana 27/15/pc 41/35/r 35/26/s Tok* 21/8/pc 42/28/pc 42/35/c Unalakleet 38/32/sn 43/40/r 38/27/s Valdez 34/25/pc 48/46/r 43/34/s Wasilla 34/28/pc 31/12/sn 37/26/c Whittier 31/22/c 44/31/sn 40/32/r Willow* 35/29/c 47/45/r 43/36/s Yakutat 42/37/pc 43/25/pc 41/37/r Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

Today Hi/Lo/W 37/19/c 32/25/c 45/37/s 36/19/sn 19/7/pc 8/-7/c 34/26/c 40/31/s 15/10/pc 34/27/c 37/32/r 42/38/pc 36/28/s 32/22/c 24/16/c 15/5/c 39/25/c 31/22/c 34/27/c 33/30/c 32/24/c 38/28/pc

Albany, NY Albuquerque Amarillo Asheville Atlanta Atlantic City Austin Baltimore Billings Birmingham Bismarck Boise Boston Buffalo, NY Casper Charleston, SC Charleston, WV Charlotte, NC Chicago Cheyenne Cincinnati

28/14/pc 49/24/s 53/19/s 46/22/s 52/28/pc 36/16/pc 65/37/sh 38/18/pc 44/24/pc 53/26/pc 23/-5/sn 51/26/s 36/25/pc 17/9/sf 38/16/pc 57/32/s 34/18/sf 50/22/s 12/-7/sn 37/19/pc 35/20/sf

40/8/sn 50/30/s 60/30/s 48/26/c 54/35/pc 49/23/pc 66/44/pc 49/22/pc 43/20/c 56/34/pc 39/6/sn 48/26/pc 45/23/pc 26/7/sn 40/12/pc 56/41/s 39/22/sf 54/34/pc 12/9/pc 48/16/pc 32/23/pc

High ............................................... 35 Low ................................................ 31 Normal high .................................. 25 Normal low ...................................... 8 Record high ........................ 48 (2014) Record low ....................... -39 (1973)

Kenai/ Soldotna 35/28 Seward 37/32 Homer 42/35

Precipitation

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24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. 0.02" Month to date ........................... 0.27" Normal month to date ............. 0.80" Year to date .............................. 0.27" Normal year to date ................. 0.80" Record today ................ 0.26" (2000) Record for Jan. ............. 3.03" (1980) Record for year ............ 27.09" (1963) Snowfall 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. Trace Month to date ........................... Trace Season to date ......................... 14.9"

Anchorage 34/28

Bethel 39/21

Valdez Kenai/ 31/22 Soldotna Homer

Dillingham 38/30

Juneau 38/27

National Extremes Kodiak 41/37

Sitka 42/38

(For the 48 contiguous states)

High yesterday Low yesterday

83 at Santa Ana, Calif.

-42 at Brimson, Minn.

State Extremes High yesterday Low yesterday

Cold Bay 40/30

Ketchikan 43/34

54 at Skagway -15 at Northway

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(Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation)

Snow showers and heavier squalls will track across the Northeast's interior today. A snowstorm will dive into the northern Plains with strong winds developing across the northern High Plains.

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Readings through 4 p.m. yesterday

Talkeetna 32/22 Glennallen 27/17

Unalaska 39/30 Yesterday Today Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W

Almanac

Fairbanks 21/8 Unalakleet McGrath 39/25 32/25

Full Feb 19

Yesterday Hi/Lo/W

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Internet: www.gedds.alaska.edu/auroraforecast

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* Indicates estimated temperatures for yesterday Today Hi/Lo/W

Anaktuvuk Pass 27/20

Kotzebue 37/19

Temperature

Tomorrow 9:32 a.m.

5:04 p.m.

First Feb 12

Today’s activity: HIGH Where: Auroral activity will be high. Weather permitting, high auroral displays will be overhead from Barrow to Bethel, Dillingham and Ketchikan, and low on the horizon from King Salmon.

Prudhoe Bay 15/10

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23/12/sf 57/36/pc 26/15/pc 37/12/c 61/42/s 24/17/pc 52/23/s 30/19/c 18/11/c -1/-3/pc 60/35/s 5/-6/sn 54/23/s 13/8/sf 43/14/c 42/17/pc 43/16/c 78/64/pc 65/45/pc 24/19/pc 60/38/pc

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59/37/pc 40/21/c 69/63/c 65/44/s 54/33/pc 77/50/s 41/24/sn 52/30/pc 64/56/sh 58/26/s 9/-6/sn 11/-4/sf 49/28/pc 61/38/pc 35/24/pc 50/26/s 54/21/pc 40/13/sn 64/48/pc 37/22/c 72/42/s

City

54/40/r 40/30/c 77/61/t 66/47/pc 56/39/pc 76/52/pc 39/29/pc 52/38/pc 74/56/r 61/38/s 11/8/pc 9/3/sn 48/33/pc 61/43/s 47/25/pc 54/37/pc 56/33/s 37/19/c 57/47/r 47/25/pc 73/46/s

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25/10/sn 30/20/pc 46/33/pc 37/27/sn 54/26/pc 60/37/pc 41/25/s 61/46/c 78/50/pc 62/47/pc 43/19/s 51/36/pc 26/-5/c 33/24/c 22/13/pc 63/47/c 43/20/pc 66/33/s 56/24/pc 42/26/pc 54/22/pc

32/12/sf 39/15/c 54/39/pc 50/17/pc 59/30/pc 66/43/pc 42/28/pc 66/45/pc 72/52/pc 66/50/pc 44/24/s 50/38/pc 32/4/sf 40/23/c 31/7/sn 55/46/r 45/32/pc 73/41/s 54/38/pc 51/29/pc 54/35/pc

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Yesterday Hi/Lo/W

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Kenai sweeps weekend Kards take care of Huskies, Hawks in Southcentral play

By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion

Kenai’s Jaiden Streiff looks for space against Houston’s Icis Garcia Saturday afternoon at Kenai Central High School. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

At long last, the Kenai Central basketball teams have found a good home.

In their first season competing at the Class 3A level — following years of playing with the 4A teams — the Kardinal boys and girls have mixed it up well with fellow Southcentral Conference opponents.

The strong seasons for both the girls and boys teams continued Friday and Saturday with a pair of dominant Southcentral Conference sweeps on Cliff Massie court. Friday, the Kenai girls walloped Redington 42-18 and the Kenai boys prevailed 62-33 over Redington, then on Saturday, the Kardinal girls returned to beat Houston 57-37 while the boys dropped Houston 67-43.

It was the fifth straight win for the girls and the second for the

boys. The winning streaks left the Kenai girls at 3-0 in conference play and 10-3 overall, while the boys jumped to 3-0 in conference and 9-6 overall.

“It’s been the right thing for sure,” said Kenai boys coach Ken Felchle. “I hold dear our 4A friends, but we’re not 4A anymore.”

With the competition on par with their school size, the Kardinals have been able to play much more competitively this year, as the days of facing 4A juggernauts Wasilla and Colony are gone.

Saturday, the Kenai boys were led by senior Adam Trujillo, who continued his breakout season with 17 points in a stellar effort against the Hawks.

“I ask a lot of him,” Felchle said. “He’s been our most consistent scorer this year, and I keep asking Adam for more and more.”

Trujillo said a full slate of offseason work has helped prepare

him for this campaign, and with big games comes big confidence.

Trujillo was seemingly hitting shots from every spot on the floor and used his size and speed to get to the rim better than Houston.

“I think my back door cuts have helped me,” Trujillo said.

“We were able to move up the court with our offense today.”

Evan Stockton chipped in 13 points on 6-for-7 shooting, and Connor Felchle doled out nine assists to go with seven points.

Houston got the early break with a hot start, getting two 3-pointers from Cameron Wyrick in the first minute of the game to spark an 8-3 run.

Trujillo helped keep it from snowballing early by sinking a trey with 5:28 left in the first to tie it at 8, then added two more buckets from closer range to build the lead before the Hawks called timeout.

See SWEEP, page B4

SoHi hoops beats Kodiak Staff report Peninsula Clarion

The Soldotna boys picked up a 42-37 Northern Lights Conference victory at Kodiak on Friday.

The game was tied at 21 at the half, but SoHi’s key advantage came by outscoring the Bears 12-7 in the third quarter.

Ray Chumley paced the Stars with 18 points, while David Michael added 11.

For Kodiak, Glenn Penamora and Felino Macatuno had 15 points apiece.

Soldotna boys 44, Kodiak 37 Jersey Truesdell scored 17 of his game-high 26 points in the final 9:30 of the game Saturday to erase a 10-point Kodiak lead and garner the NLC win for the visitors.

Soldotna girls 64, Kodiak 26 The Soldotna girls moved to 13-0 and 3-0 in the Northern Lights Conference by blowing out the Bears.

Brittani Blossom had 23 for SoHi, while Danica Schmidt added 13. Leslie Spear had 13 to lead Kodiak.

Soldotna girls 64, Kodiak 35 The Stars moved to 14-0 and 4-0 in the NLC with another comfortable win Saturday, this time leading 20-7 after a quarter.

Brittani Blossom led the Stars with 18 points, while Aliann Schmidt had 17 points and Danica Schmidt added 13.

Avery Kretscher had 12

Hoops roundup for the Bears, while Lisa Marcelo had 11.

Nikiski girls 54, Homer 22 The visiting Bulldogs took a 19-2 lead after the first quarter en route to a Southcentral Conference victory Friday.

For Nikiski, Bethany Carstens led the way with 15 points. Rylyn Todd had seven for Homer.

Nikiski boys 46, Homer 44 Michael Eiter nailed a big 3-pointer with about 20 seconds left to key a road Southcentral Conference victory for the Bulldogs on Friday.

Jace Kornstad had 15 points for the Bulldogs, while Noah Litke had 10.

For Homer, Clayton Beachy and Daniel Reutov each had 12.

Houston girls 41, Seward 31 The visiting Hawks grabbed a 19-6 lead after the first quarter on the way to claiming a Southcentral Conference victory Friday.

Emily Bitler pumped in 19 points to lead the Hawks.

For Seward, Riley Von Borstel had 15 points and Ashley Jackson added 10.

Redington girls 42, Seward, 36, OT Abbie Fuller had 18 points, including seven in the extra frame, to lead the visiting Huskies to a Southcentral Conference win Saturday.

Soldotna’s David Aley celebrates his hat trick with his team Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

(Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

SoHi hockey tops Houston Stars finish 9-1 in conference 1 year after going 1-9

By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion

While the Soldotna hockey team completed a turnaround regular season Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex, Houston looked to be a team eyeing a similar turnaround.

The Stars completed their regular season by defeating the Hawks 7-3.

Soldotna went from 1-9 in the North Star Conference a year ago to 9-1 in the Railbelt Conference this season.

David Aley had a hat trick for the Stars, while Alex Montague racked five assists.

Houston, a team with just three seniors, fell to 0-9 in the league with a

game left against Kenai on Saturday at 2 p.m. The Hawks trailed just 3-2 heading into the final period, though.

“Give credit to Houston,” Soldotna coach Indy Walton said. “They didn’t play like a last-place team.

“They played strong defensively and were quick to capitalize on our mistakes.”

Seniors Tanner Craig, Cody Nye, Mackenzie Powell, Sam Skolnick and Braxton Urban were honored as a part of senior night.

In the locker room before the game, Walton said he spent time honoring the seniors and not talking strategy.

“We came in thinking See SOHI, page B3

Soldotna’s Alex Montague drives to the net as Houston’s Nate Hutchinson defends Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Montague had five assists. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

See PREP, page B3

Kenai hockey scores weekend split

By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion

Kenai’s Jacob Begich (left) looks for a way around Palmer’s Easton Armstrong Friday night at the Kenai Multipurpose Facility. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

An early goal helped inject Kenai Central with some energy, but by the end of Friday night, Palmer still held authority in a 5-2 Railbelt Conference win at the Kenai Multipurpose Facility.

The host Kardinals then finished the regular season with an 8-2 victory over Railbelt foe Houston on Saturday. It’s Kenai’s second victory of the season, gives the Kards a fifth-place finish in the conference and keeps them alive for an at-large berth to the state tournament.

Kenai scored just 32 seconds in Friday on a Tucker Vann goal, providing an ideal spark for a team that finished 2-8 in the Railbelt.

“It was a big morale booster,” said Kenai head coach Jacob Newton of the quick score. “Even

going down after that, we showed we can still do it.”

Vann’s early goal was the first of his prep career at KCHS, said Newton, and had Kenai leading against a state qualifier, but the Moose answered back with two goals in the opening period to take a lead they never gave up.

Darian Wilson netted the goahead goal with 3:19 left in the first and added a second score later in the contest to lead the Moose, who also got goals from Alex Nelius, Owen Hayes and Nathan Hooks. Nate Beiser also scored for Kenai.

Palmer defeated Kenai 8-1 earlier in the year, but Friday’s game remained close heading into the third period at 3-1.

“Kenai showed up to play,” said Palmer coach Dean Wilson. “They had plenty of opportunities, but you’ve gotta keep pushing.”

Palmer was playing its backup goalie Jackson Heard, who staved off 28 of 30 shots in a sterling effort in net.

Kenai goaltender Carson Koppes had 39 saves on 44 shots.

At 4-5 in conference play, Palmer is about guaranteed an at-large bid to the Div. II state tournament next week. Soldotna clinched the top seed from the conference Thursday with an overtime win over Palmer, while Juneau and Homer have taken the second and third spots.

A combined 20 total penalties defined the game, including a five-minute major for an elbow that Palmer had to kill, starting late in the second period.

The Moose began the third frame with 3:10 of the penalty left, but held strong as Kenai struggled to string together enough passes See KENAI, page B2

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to put pucks on net.

After killing off the penalty, the Moose took charge, scoring twice in a 36-second span to take a 5-1 lead. Wilson notched his second goal on a power play with 7:52 left, getting a wraparound rebound to score, then Hooks was credited with the fifth Palmer goal of the night on a badly misplayed puck by Koppes, whose deflection of a puck sent across the rink skated the wrong way and into the net with 7:16 remaining in the game.

Beiser scored directly off a faceoff with under five minutes remaining to give Kenai some late energy, but a four-goal deficit simply proved too much.

Wilson’s first powerplay goal in the first period came immediately after the Moose went on the man advantage for a roughing call

by Kenai. Wilson collected the puck from the faceoff scrum and sent a slapshot to top shelf netting to put Palmer ahead.

Alex Nelius had tied it for Palmer at the eight-minute mark of the first period, slapping the puck from a good distance following a faceoff.

Kenai 8, Houston 2 The Hawks scored the first goal of the game, but Kenai had the next six to take control of the game.

After Isaiah Squires scored in the first period, Beiser, Zach Burnett, Vann, Jacob Begich, Logan Dosko

and Beiser again scored before Squires lit the lamp again in the third. Travis Verkuilen and Jordyn Knudsen closed the game with goals for Kenai.

Carson Koppes and Trent Duncan combined to make 30 saves for Kenai, while Kevin Lewis stopped 33 for Houston, which finished winless in the Railbelt and is eliminated from postseason play.

Homer 6, Palmer 1 The host Mariners closed the Railbelt regular season by blowing out the Moose in the third period.

The game was tied entering the third, but Homer had a 4-1 lead less than three minutes into the final frame.

Ethan Pitzman had four goals to lead Homer, while Tyler Gilliland had a goal and two assists, and Isaiah Nevak had two assists. Kazden Stineff had the final tally for Homer.

Hunter Warren stopped 31 for Homer, while Tiernan O’Rourke had 29 saves for Palmer.

Friday Moose 5, Kardinals 2 Palmer 2 1 2 —5 Kenai 1 0 1 —2 First period — 1. Kenai, Vann (Knudson, Begich), :32; 2. Palmer, Nelius (Hayes, Weaver), 8:00; 3. Palmer, Wilson (Sturdivant), 11:41. Penalties — Kenai 3 for 6:00; Palmer 2 for 4:00.

Second period — 4. Palmer, Hayes (Weaver), SH, 4:37. Penalties — Kenai 5 for 13:00; Palmer 4 for 13:00.

Third period — 5. Palmer, Wilson (Armstrong, Nelius), PP, 7:08; 6.

Palmer, Hooks (Biddle, Hayes), 7:44; 7. Kenai, Beiser (unassisted), 10:03.

Penalties — Kenai 3 for 9:00; Palmer 3 for 6:00.

Shots on goal — Palmer 14-16-14— 44; Kenai 11-9-10—30.

Goalies — Palmer, Heard (30 shots, 28 saves); Kenai, Koppes (44 shots, 39 saves).

Ostrander sets records

Kenai Central graduate excels in distance medley, mile in Seattle Staff report Peninsula Clarion

Allie Ostrander continued to do Allie Ostrander things Friday and Saturday at the UW Invitational in Seattle.

Friday, Ostrander anchored the Boise State women’s distance medley relay to a new Broncos school record, then Saturday crushed the Boise State record in the women’s mile by an astonishing seven seconds, posting a time of 4 minutes, 35.79 seconds, to finish third in the elite heat.

For reference, Ostrander’s best mile time in high school competing for Kenai Central was 4:47.86. Saturday in Seattle, Ostrander just missed out on the overall win by .59 seconds, as professional Nike runner Hanna Green won in 4:35.20 and Oklahoma State’s Sinclaire Johnson finished second in 4:35.62.

According to a Boise State press release, Ostrander rode in the middle of the pack for the first half of the race, then moved into second as the final lap began.

Green and Johnson both surged into the lead in the final 200 meters.

In all, 47 of the 54 women beat the fiveminute mark.

In Friday’s distance medley relay, Ostrander anchored the Broncos to a secondplace finish of 10:56.42, lowering the school record that Boise State set at last year’s NCAA National Championships of 10:58.93.

Ostrander ran the 1,600-meter portion of the relay and took the baton in third place, just meters behind the front two teams of Washington and Oklahoma State.

In the final 100 meters, Ostrander was unable to catch Oklahoma State but held off BYU to take second, a half second behind the winning team.

Ski races canceled, Freezer Series moves Staff report Peninsula Clarion

A tough weekend for skiing saw the Kenai Klassic at Kenai Golf Course canceled Friday, a smaller meet at Tsalteshi Trails canceled Saturday and Sunday’s Freezer Food Series have a change of trailheads.

The Freezer Food Series will still be at 2 p.m. Sunday, but now will be at the Slikok Trails trailhead. Instead of a ski race, it will now be a “Choose Your Weapon” style race.

Competitors can choose to ski, run or fat bike.

Registration starts at 1:30 p.m. and the series aims to raise funds for the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank. Entry for Tsalteshi Trails Association members is $5 with donation and $6 without donation. For nonmembers, the prices are $10 and $12.

Kenai’s Wyatt Harvey attempts to block a run from Palmer’s Easton Armstrong (left) Friday night at the Kenai Multipurpose Facility. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion) Saturday Mariners 6, Moose 1 Palmer 0 1 0 — 1 Homer 0 1 5 — 6 First period — none. Penalties — Palmer 3 for 6:00; Homer 2 for 4:00.

Second period — 1. Palmer, Z. Nelius (Wilson, A. Nelius), 1:08; 2. Homer, Pitzman (Nevak), 14:14. Penalties — Palmer 4 for 14:00; Homer 4 for 11:00.

Third period — 3. Homer, Pitzman

(un.), :06; 4. Homer, Pitzman (Gilliland), 1:45; 5. Homer, Stineff (Gilliland), 2:59; 6. Homer, Gilliland (Nevak), 6:00; 7. Homer, Pitzman (un.), 7:49. Penalties — Palmer 2 for 4:00; Homer 1 for 2:00.

Shots on goal — Palmer 13-6-13—32; Homer 12-7-16—35.

Goalies — Palmer, O’Rourke (35 shots, 29 saves); Homer, Warren (32 shots, 31 saves).

Saturday

Kardinals 8, Hawks 2 Houston 1 0 1 — 2 Kenai 2 3 3 – 8 First period — 1. Houston, Squires (un.), 7:21; 2. Kenai, Beiser (Harvey), 12:48; 3. Kenai, Burnett (un.), 13:59.

Penalties — Houston 1 for 2:00; Kenai 2 for 4:00.

Second period — 4. Kenai, Vann (Knudsen), 3:00; 5. Kenai, Begich (Burnett, Maxson), 6:29; 6. Kenai, Dosko (Beiser, Verkuilen), 8:10. Pen-

alties — Houston 2 for 4:00; Kenai 2 for 4:00.

Third period — 7. Kenai, Beiser (Harvey), 4:17; 8. Houston, Squires (un.), 6:54; 9. Kenai, Verkuilen (un.), 11:45; 10. Kenai, Knudsen (Burnett), 13:10.

Penalties — Houston 3 for 6:00; Kenai 4 for 11:00.

Shots on goal — Houston 10-9-13— 32; Kenai 13-13-15—41.

Goalies — Kenai, Koppes, Duncan (32 shots, 30 saves); Houston, Lewis (41 shots, 33 saves).

Scoreboard Tennis Australian Open

MELBOURNE (AP) — Results Saturday from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park (seedings in parentheses): Women’s Singles Final Naomi Osaka (4), Japan, def. Petra Kvitova (8), Czech Republic, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4.

Basketball Major Men’s Scores EAST Albany (NY) 84, Hartford 77 American U. 76, Bucknell 68 Army 69, Lafayette 63 Binghamton 78, Maine 66 Columbia 73, Cornell 70 Dayton 75, Fordham 52 Delaware 76, Drexel 75 Fairleigh Dickinson 78, Bryant 63 Harvard 64, Dartmouth 59 Hofstra 84, Towson 61 Holy Cross 69, Navy 64 LIU Brooklyn 84, CCSU 71 Lehigh 94, Boston U. 78 Loyola (Md.) 79, Colgate 72, OT Niagara 75, Monmouth (NJ) 48 Penn 78, Saint Joseph’s 70 Robert Morris 57, Wagner 51 Rutgers 64, Penn St. 60 Siena 53, Manhattan 40 St. Francis (Pa.) 79, Sacred Heart 78 St. Francis Brooklyn 74, Mount St. Mary’s 67 UConn 80, Wichita St. 60 UMBC 59, New Hampshire 51 VCU 80, Duquesne 74 Vermont 73, Stony Brook 52 SOUTH Alabama A&M 68, Southern U. 62 Alabama St. 74, Alcorn St. 59 Belmont 96, Austin Peay 92 Boston College 65, Wake Forest 61 Charleston Southern 74, GardnerWebb 60 Coll. of Charleston 74, William & Mary 59 Duke 66, Georgia Tech 53 ETSU 91, W. Carolina 69 Elon 89, UNC-Wilmington 82 FAU 89, FIU 72 Florida A&M 72, Coppin St. 70 George Mason 62, George Washington 55 Georgia 98, Texas 88 Georgia Southern 74, Texas State 58 Georgia St. 77, Texas-Arlington 71 Hampton 64, Campbell 58 High Point 65, UNC-Asheville 61 Howard 80, Delaware St. 74 Illinois 78, Maryland 67 Iowa St. 87, Mississippi 73 Jackson St. 65, Grambling St. 63 Jacksonville St. 77, Morehead St. 71 Kentucky 71, Kansas 63 Louisiana Tech 62, W. Kentucky 50 Louisiana-Lafayette 86, Troy 81 Louisville 66, Pittsburgh 51 McNeese St. 79, Houston Baptist 73 Mississippi St. 92, Auburn 84 Morgan St. 77, Bethune-Cookman 71 Murray St. 100, Tennessee St. 62 N. Kentucky 73, Milwaukee 60 NC A&T 51, NC Central 48 NC State 69, Clemson 67 Norfolk St. 88, Md.-Eastern Shore 60 Northeastern 78, James Madison 68 Prairie View 89, MVSU 78 Presbyterian 99, Winthrop 91 SC-Upstate 80, Longwood 63 SE Louisiana 69, Northwestern St. 53 Samford 75, Furman 73 Savannah St. 92, SC State 88 South Alabama 78, LouisianaMonroe 72 South Florida 77, East Carolina 57 Southern Miss. 101, Marshall 51 St. Bonaventure 66, Richmond 57 Tennessee 83, West Virginia 66 Tennessee Tech 91, E. Kentucky

85 The Citadel 84, VMI 82 UNC-Greensboro 88, Mercer 81 UT Martin 85, SIU-Edwardsville 69 Virginia Tech 78, Syracuse 56 Wofford 80, Chattanooga 69 MIDWEST Akron 67, N. Illinois 65 Cleveland St. 72, Youngstown St. 62 Davidson 54, Saint Louis 53 Drake 70, Valparaiso 59 E. Michigan 93, W. Michigan 67 IUPUI 80, Detroit 65 LSU 86, Missouri 80, OT Marquette 87, Xavier 82 Miami (Ohio) 67, Bowling Green 53 Missouri St. 55, Bradley 37 N. Iowa 81, Evansville 74 New Mexico St. 63, Rio Grande 61 Oakland 80, Ill.-Chicago 67 Ohio 78, Ball St. 74 Ohio St. 70, Nebraska 60 Purdue Fort Wayne 91, Denver 81 S. Dakota St. 83, Nebraska-Omaha 73 SE Missouri 64, E. Illinois 59 Toledo 76, Cent. Michigan 72 UMKC 63, Seattle 54 Utah Valley 74, Chicago St. 60 Virginia 82, Notre Dame 55 W. Illinois 65, South Dakota 59 Wisconsin 62, Northwestern 46 Wright St. 87, Green Bay 75 SOUTHWEST Abilene Christian 79, Cent. Arkansas 56 Appalachian St. 77, UALR 73 Ark.-Pine Bluff 90, Texas Southern 86 Baylor 73, Alabama 68 Coastal Carolina 77, Arkansas St. 64 N. Dakota St. 67, Oral Roberts 57 New Orleans 61, Incarnate Word 52 North Texas 70, Middle Tennessee 53 Oklahoma 86, Vanderbilt 55 Oklahoma St. 74, South Carolina 70 SMU 85, Tulane 75 Sam Houston St. 69, Lamar 59 TCU 55, Florida 50 Texas A&M 65, Kansas St. 53 Texas Tech 67, Arkansas 64 UAB 89, Rice 86 UTEP 57, Charlotte 53 UTSA 74, Old Dominion 73

St. Francis (Pa.) 85, Sacred Heart 68 St. Francis Brooklyn 64, Fairleigh Dickinson 53 Stony Brook 67, Vermont 61 Temple 84, East Carolina 62 UMBC 64, New Hampshire 62 West Virginia 60, Kansas St. 30 Yale 84, Brown 72 SOUTH Alabama St. 76, Alcorn St. 63 Belmont 80, Austin Peay 62 Bethune-Cookman 73, Morgan St. 69 Charlotte 62, UTEP 39 Chattanooga 73, Samford 63 Coastal Carolina 88, Arkansas St. 72 Coppin St. 73, Florida A&M 53 FAU 77, FIU 55 Furman 63, Wofford 50 Hampton 82, Gardner-Webb 80 High Point 71, Charleston Southern 64 Howard 78, Delaware St. 62 Jackson St. 77, Grambling St. 74 Liberty 85, Jacksonville 75 McNeese St. 81, Houston Baptist 71 Md.-Eastern Shore 59, Norfolk St. 43 Mercer 64, ETSU 41 Middle Tennessee 61, North Texas 46 Morehead St. 66, Jacksonville St. 55 NC A&T 52, NC Central 49 Northwestern St. 58, SE Louisiana 47 Old Dominion 72, UTSA 47 Prairie View 75, MVSU 65 Radford 56, Campbell 52 Rice 55, UAB 43 SC State 71, Savannah St. 60 SC-Upstate 72, Longwood 67 South Alabama 77, LouisianaMonroe 49 Southern Miss. 64, Marshall 52 Southern U. 54, Alabama A&M 50 Stetson 76, Lipscomb 49 Tennessee St. 65, Murray St. 61 Tennessee Tech 81, E. Kentucky 68 Troy 90, Louisiana-Lafayette 64 UALR 74, Appalachian St. 59 UNC-Greensboro 71, W. Carolina 59 UT Martin 68, SIU-Edwardsville 55 W. Kentucky 81, Louisiana Tech 76 Wichita St. 62, Tulane 44 Winthrop 55, Presbyterian 52

FAR WEST

MIDWEST

Air Force 73, San Jose St. 71, 2OT Boise St. 77, Wyoming 52 Cal St.-Fullerton 80, Cal Poly 63 Colorado St. 74, Fresno St. 65 Grand Canyon 90, California Baptist 73 Loyola Marymount 69, Santa Clara 61 Montana 75, Weber St. 68 Montana St. 104, Idaho St. 84 N. Colorado 63, N. Arizona 48 Pacific 74, Portland 70 Pepperdine 84, Saint Mary’s (Cal) 77, OT Portland St. 69, Idaho 53 San Diego St. 94, UNLV 77 Southern Cal 69, Arizona St. 67 Stanford 75, Colorado 62 UC Irvine 82, UC Riverside 64 Utah 82, California 64 Utah St. 68, New Mexico 66 Washington 79, Oregon St. 69

Akron 70, Toledo 64 Bradley 79, Illinois St. 68 Cent. Michigan 71, E. Michigan 61 Cincinnati 80, Memphis 56 IUPUI 67, Green Bay 63 Miami (Ohio) 79, Kent St. 63 Milwaukee 72, Ill.-Chicago 53 Ohio 82, Bowling Green 79 Providence 77, Creighton 63 Purdue Fort Wayne 70, Denver 55 S. Dakota St. 81, Nebraska-Omaha 47 SE Missouri 72, E. Illinois 57 South Dakota 92, W. Illinois 49 W. Michigan 65, Ball St. 62 Youngstown St. 73, Cleveland St. 55

Women’s Scores EAST American U. 60, Lafayette 45 Boston U. 49, Navy 35 Bryant 72, CCSU 60 Bucknell 75, Holy Cross 71 Buffalo 93, N. Illinois 64 Canisius 62, Rider 49 Colgate 73, Loyola (Md.) 64 Columbia 65, Cornell 57 Hartford 82, Albany (NY) 35 Harvard 73, Dartmouth 57 Lehigh 73, Army 50 Monmouth (NJ) 76, Niagara 54 Mount St. Mary’s 61, LIU Brooklyn 45 Richmond 74, La Salle 60 Robert Morris 69, Wagner 46 St. Bonaventure 64, UMass 63

SOUTHWEST Abilene Christian 77, Cent. Arkansas 70 Georgia Southern 65, Texas State 55 Houston 76, Tulsa 44 Incarnate Word 81, New Orleans 69 Iowa St. 84, Oklahoma St. 71 Lamar 83, Sam Houston St. 72 Oral Roberts 101, N. Dakota St. 72 SMU 46, South Florida 44 Texas 78, Texas Tech 71 Texas Southern 59, Ark.-Pine Bluff 58 Texas-Arlington 69, Georgia St. 45

Grand Canyon 75, California Baptist 71 Hawaii 47, UC Santa Barbara 35 Idaho 80, Portland St. 78 Idaho St. 61, Montana St. 43 Montana 72, Weber St. 60 N. Colorado 63, N. Arizona 53 New Mexico 68, Utah St. 64 New Mexico St. 71, Rio Grande 63 Pacific 78, Pepperdine 67 Portland 78, San Francisco 73 Sacramento St. 73, E. Washington 70 Saint Mary’s (Cal) 86, Loyola Marymount 62 UC Davis 75, Cal St.-Fullerton 39 UC Irvine 73, Cal Poly 57 UMKC 86, Seattle 62 UNLV 71, San Diego St. 57 Utah Valley 76, Chicago St. 61 Wyoming 64, Boise St. 52

NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

W L Pct GB Toronto 36 15 .706 — Philadelphia 32 18 .640 3½ Boston 30 19 .612 5 Brooklyn 27 23 .540 8½ New York 10 37 .213 24 Southeast Division Miami 23 24 .489 — Charlotte 23 25 .479 ½ Washington 21 27 .438 2½ Orlando 20 29 .408 4 Atlanta 15 33 .313 8½ Central Division Milwaukee 35 12 .745 — Indiana 32 16 .667 3½ Detroit 21 27 .438 14½ Chicago 11 38 .224 25 Cleveland 9 41 .180 27½ WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division Houston 28 20 .583 — San Antonio 28 22 .560 1 Dallas 22 26 .458 6 New Orleans 22 28 .440 7 Memphis 20 30 .400 9 Northwest Division Denver 33 15 .688 — Oklahoma City 30 18 .625 3 Portland 31 20 .608 3½ Utah 28 22 .560 6 Minnesota 24 25 .490 9½ Pacific Division Golden State 35 14 .714 — L.A. Clippers 27 22 .551 8 L.A. Lakers 25 24 .510 10 Sacramento 25 24 .510 10 Phoenix 11 40 .216 25 Friday’s Games Washington 95, Orlando 91 Brooklyn 109, New York 99 Miami 100, Cleveland 94 Houston 121, Toronto 119 L.A. Clippers 106, Chicago 101 Sacramento 99, Memphis 96 Dallas 106, Detroit 101 Milwaukee 108, Charlotte 99 Denver 132, Phoenix 95 Utah 106, Minnesota 102 Saturday’s Games San Antonio 126, New Orleans 114 Memphis 106, Indiana 103 Golden State 115, Boston 111 Denver 126, Philadelphia 110 Portland 120, Atlanta 111 Sunday’s Games Cleveland at Chicago, 11:30 a.m.

Sacramento at L.A. Clippers, 11:30 a.m.

Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, 2 p.m.

Orlando at Houston, 3 p.m.

Toronto at Dallas, 3 p.m.

Utah at Minnesota, 3 p.m.

Washington at San Antonio, 3 p.m.

Miami at New York, 3:30 p.m.

Phoenix at L.A. Lakers, 5:30 p.m.

All Times AST

Hockey

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NHL Standings

Air Force 88, San Jose St. 77 BYU 65, San Diego 56 CS Northridge 51, Long Beach St. 37 Fresno St. 57, Colorado St. 54 Gonzaga 78, Santa Clara 61

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division

GP Tampa Bay 49 Toronto 49 Montreal 51

W L OT Pts GF GA 37 10 2 76 199 140 30 17 2 62 174 140 28 18 5 61 154 149

Boston 49 27 17 Buffalo 48 24 18 Florida 48 20 20 51 19 25 Detroit Ottawa 50 19 26 Metropolitan Division N.Y. Islanders 49 29 15 Washington 50 27 17 48 28 17 Columbus Pittsburgh 48 26 16 50 24 20 Carolina N.Y. Rangers 48 21 20 Philadelphia 48 19 23 New Jersey 48 18 23

5 6 8 7 5

59 143 54 140 48 152 45 145 43 156

128 144 170 172 187

5 63 147 122 6 60 171 162 3 59 154 146 6 58 169 146 6 54 140 149 7 49 139 164 6 44 139 169 7 43 140 164

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division Winnipeg 48 31 15 2 64 167 134 Nashville 52 30 18 4 64 161 135 50 26 21 3 55 142 142 Minnesota Dallas 49 24 21 4 52 126 128 50 22 20 8 52 169 162 Colorado St. Louis 49 22 22 5 49 139 149 Chicago 51 18 24 9 45 156 190 Pacific Division Calgary 51 33 13 5 71 190 145 52 29 16 7 65 187 167 San Jose Vegas 52 29 19 4 62 157 140 Vancouver 51 23 22 6 52 147 161 51 21 21 9 51 120 153 Anaheim Arizona 50 23 23 4 50 132 142 50 23 24 3 49 144 163 Edmonton Los Angeles 50 20 26 4 44 114 150 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.

Friday’s Games No games scheduled Saturday’s Games Central All-Stars vs Pacific All-Stars: Central 10, Pacific 4 Metropolitan All-Stars vs Atlantic All-Stars: Metropolitan 7, Atlantic 4 All-Star Game Final: Metropolitan 10, Central 5 Sunday’s Games No games scheduled

Transactions BASEBALL National League LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Signed OF A.J. Pollock to a fouryear contract.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Fined Minnesota F Taj Gibson $25,000 for aggressively pursuing and directing an obscene gesture towards a game official.

NBA G League WESTCHESTER KNICKS — Signed G Tyrius Walker.

FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined L.A. Rams CB Nickell Robey-Coleman $26,739 for his helmet-to-helmet hit on New Orleans WR Tommylee Lewis during the NFC championship game.

CHICAGO BEARS — Re-signed OL Bobby Massie to a four-year contract extension.

TENNESSEE TITANS — Named Todd Downing tight ends coach.

HOCKEY American Hockey League BELLEVILLE SENATORS — Assigned F Francois Beauchemin to Brampton (ECHL).

BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS — Assigned F Matt Gaudreau to Worcester (ECHL).

COLORADO EAGLES — Recalled D Kevin Davis from Utah (ECHL).

HERSHEY BEARS — Assigned F Jordan Samuels-Thomsa to South Carolina (ECHL).

MILWAUKEE ADMIRALS — Assigned F Alex Overhardt to Atlanta (ECHL).

SOCCER Major League Soccer NEW YORK CITY FC — Signed M Juan Pablo Torres to a multiyear contract from Lokeren (First Division A-Belgium).

NEW YORK RED BULLS — Signed M Omir Fernandez.

COLLEGE BUFFALO — Promoted Scott Smith to associate head volleyball coach.

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Warriors take 10th straight

By The Associated Press

BOSTON — Kevin Durant had 33 points and nine rebounds, Stephen Curry scored 24 points and Klay Thompson had 21, including two key free throws for Golden State on Saturday night to beat the Boston Celtics 115-111 and give the Warriors their 10th win in a row.

Kyrie Irving scored 32 points with 10 assists and Al Horford had 22 points and 13 rebounds for Boston, which had won five straight and 10 in a row at home.

In a game that featured 21 lead changes, the Warriors took a 113-111 lead with 47 seconds left on Thompson’s only free throws of the game and held on as Boston had three chances to tie it or take the lead. Marcus Smart rimmed out on a 3-pointer, Irving airballed a fadeaway from the baseline and Marcus Morris was short on a 3.

SPURS 126, PELICANS 114 NEW ORLEANS — LaMarcus Aldridge played through a sore left wrist and finished with 28 points and 12 rebounds, leading the San Antonio Spurs over the depleted Pelicans.

Rudy Gay had 22 points, including 11 in the third quarter, and 11 rebounds to help San Antonio snap a two-game skid.

Aldridge had 12 points during a spurt in the third quarter as the Spurs used a 25-12 run to extend a three-point halftime lead to 85-69. New Orleans played without four key injured contributors — Anthony Davis, Julius Randle, Nikola Mirotic and E’Twaun Moore — but the Spurs also had to overcome the absence of leading scorer DeMar DeRozan.

Jrue Holiday had a gamehigh 29 points to lead the Pelicans, who lost their third straight. Jahlil Okafor added 24 points and 15 rebounds.

ed 20 points and the Grizzlies beat the Indiana Pacers to end an eight-game losing streak.

Marc Gasol added 18 points for Memphis, which had lost 14 of its last 15 games since the day after Christmas. Justin Holiday finished with 16 points and Bruno Caboclo, playing his second game on a 10-day contract, added 11 points, including converting 3 of 4 from outside the arc.

NUGGETS 126, 76ERS 110 DENVER — Nikola Jokic posted his seventh triple-double of the season in his return from a one-game suspension and the Nuggets beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers. Jokic finished with 32 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists.

The 76ers gave leading scorer Joel Embiid the night off, robbing fans of a JokicEmbiid showdown but allowing their star to get a six-day midseason break before their next game Tuesday night against the Lakers in Los Angeles.

Jokic, the Nuggets’ leader in points, rebounds and assists, missed Denver’s 132-95 rout of the Phoenix Suns on Friday night when he was handed a one-game suspension for leaving the bench during an altercation in Utah earlier in the week.

JJ Redick scored 22 for Philadelphia and Corey Brewer added 20.

TRAIL BLAZERS 120, HAWKS 111

PORTLAND, Ore. — CJ McCollum had 28 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds for his first career triple-double, leading the Trail Blazers past the Atlanta Hawks.

Seth Curry, who got the start for the Trail Blazers in place of a resting Damian Lillard, scored 22 points.

Trae Young had 30 points and eight assists to lead the Hawks.

McCollum had 10 points and three assists in the third quarter to give Portland a three-point lead heading to the GRIZZLIES 106, fourth. Atlanta pulled to 101PACERS 103 100 with 7:17 remaining, but MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mike Curry scored 11 points during Conley had 22 points and 11 the Trail Blazers’ 13-0 gameassists, Jaren Jackson Jr. add- closing run.

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Seward, which outscored Redington 10-2 in the fourth quarter to force extra time, was led by Ashley Jackson with 13 and Sequoia Sievers with 11.

Seward boys 53, Houston 39 The host Seahawks overcame a 17-3 deficit after the first quarter to notch the Southcentral Conference win Friday.

The lead was down to 22-21 at halftime, then Seward won the second half 32-17.

Bjorn Nilsson had 15 points for the Seahawks, while Connor Spanos added 12 points. For Houston, Kyle McLaughlin had 18 points.

Seward boys 54, Redington 21 The host Seahawks led 31-10 after the first half in finishing a Southcentral Conference weekend sweep.

Max Pfieffenberger had 16 points to lead Seward, while Connor Spanos added 12.

ConocoPhillips/Warrior Rumble The Nikolaevsk girls and boys basketball teams came into Saturday at their own tournament sporting 2-0 records, but both squads lost to Tanalian to shake up the round-robin tournament.

The loss of the Nikolaevsk boys created a three-way tie between Nikolaevsk, Tanalian and Birchwood Christian as all finished at 2-1. Nikolaevsk won the tourney title because it allowed the fewest points in the tourney. Birchwood then got second place, after defeating Tanalian in head-to-head competition.

The Tanalian girls took first place after finishing 3-0, while Nikolaevsk was second at 2-1. The Tanalian girls and boys also won the sportsmanship award at the tournament.

The Tanalian girls held off

Soldotna’s Dylan Walton battles for the puck with Houston’s Isaiah Rasnake-Squires and Eric Preboski on Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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it would be an easy cakewalk,” Urban, the captain, said. “Houston played tough against us. They got a lot of shots, outpassed us and crushed us against the boards.”

The Stars also were missing Galen Brantley III, Craig, Logan Shane and Josh O’Lena.

The Hawks had lost 10-1 in Homer on Thursday, but Houston coach Lane Styers said his starting goalie was suspended right before the trip. Kevin Lewis, a freshman without experience at this level, took over in net against Homer and allowed 10 goals on 26 shots.

Friday, Soldotna misfired on a few great chances early, Lewis made big saves early and he was off

Nikolaevsk on Saturday 33-31.

Tanalian led 17-11 at halftime, but the lead was down to 25-24 entering the final quarter.

Katie McGee had 17 points to lead Tanalian, while Elizabeth Fefelov had 11 for the Warriors.

The Tanalian boys used a big second quarter to defeat Nikolaevsk 52-44 on Saturday. Nikolaevsk led 12-10 after the first, but Tanalian led 30-21 by halftime.

For Tanalian, Trevor McGee had 22 points, while Coleson Voran had 15 points and Evan Wardell added 11. For Nikolaevsk, Michael Trail had 14 points, while Zachary Trail added 11.

In the early Saturday girls game, Birchwood Christian toppled Kalskag 37-27. Kiara Sullivan had 15 points for Birchwood Christian, while Lori Evan had 12 for the Grizzlies.

In the early Saturday boys game, Birchwood Christian topped Kalskag 57-55 in overtime.

Joel Swanberg had 35 points for Birchwood Christian.

The Nikolaevsk girls and boys swept Birchwood Christian on Friday at their own tournament.

The Nikolaevsk girls topped Birchwood Christian 51-15, taking a 12-0 lead after the first quarter.

Markiana Yakunin pumped in 17 points for Nikolaevsk, while Elizabeth Fefelov added 14. For Birchwood, Faith Clark and Elesheva Tiner had four points apiece.

The Nikolaevsk boys had a 5245 victory over Birchwood Christian. Birchwood led 12-6 after the first quarter and 22-16 at the half.

Nikolaevsk went up 37-36 after three quarters and won the final eight minutes 15-9.

Michael Trail had 18 points for Nikolaevsk, while Isaak Fefelov had 15.

For Birchwood Christian, Bradley Nunley had 20 points.

In the early girls game, Tanalian defeated Kalskag 47-31. Kaia Beebe had 21 points for Tanalian, while Katie McGee pitched in 13.

For Kalskag, Julia Heckman had 20.

In the early boys game, Tanalian topped Kalskag 63-32. For Tanalian, Coleson Voran had 20

to the races on a 60-save night.

“It was night and day,” Styers said. “He got the jitters out with the first one.”

First-period goals were

by Soldotna’s Ethan Yeager and Houston’s Isaiah Rasnake-Squires.

Rasnake-Squires struck again in the second period before Aley and Wyatt Medcoff came back with goals before the end of the period.

Walton said of 11 Houston shots in the second, his team assisted on five. He said great play by Powell, who had 31 saves, kept things from being worse.

The coach chewed his team out in the locker room and the Stars responded.

“They came out in the third period and played a lot better,” Styers said of the Stars. “Before that, we

points, while Trevor McGee had 13 and Evan Wardell added 10.

For Kalskag, Shane Morgan had 12.

ConocoPhillips/Warrior Rumble BOYS Free-throw contest — Dalton Rogers, Birchwood.

3-point shooter — Bradley Nunley, Birchwood.

MVP — Michael Trail, Nikolaevsk.

All-tournament — Dalton Rogers, Birchwood; Coleson Voran, Tanalian; Zach Trail Nikolaevsk; Joel Swanberg, Birchwood; Trevor McGee, Tanalian; Shane Morgan, Kalskag; Harvey Levi, Kalskag; Bradley Nunley, Birchwood; Michael Trail, Nikolaevsk; Robert Wise, Kalskag.

GIRLS Free-throw contest — Sophia Klaich, Nikolaevsk.

3-point shooter — Elizabeth Fefelov, Nikolaevsk.

MVP — Markiana Yakunin, Nikolaevsk.

All-tournament — Katie McGee, Tanalian; Julia Heckman, Kalskag; Kaia Beebe, Tanalian; Elizabeth Fefelov, Nikolaevsk; Kiara Sullivan, Birchwood; Justina Fefelov, Nikolaevsk; Malea Voran, Tanalian; Markiana Yakunin, Nikolaevsk; Faith Clark, Birchwood; Sophia Klaich, Nikolaevsk.

Friday boys Stars 42, Bears 37 Soldotna 13 8 12 9 — 42 Kodiak 12 9 7 9 — 37 SOLDOTNA (42) — Rich 0, Morrison 4, Hanson 3, Chumley 18, Truesdell 6, Kant 0, Wells 0, Michael 11. Totals — 15 9-21 42.

KODIAK (37) — Giron 7, Galindo 0, Penamora 15, Caldejon 0, Ocampo 0, Macatuno 15. Totals — 14 3-6 37.

3-point goals — Soldotna 3 (Chumley 2, Truesdell); Kodiak 6 (Penamora 3, Matatuno 3).

Team fouls — Soldotna 12, Kodiak 14. Fouled out — none.

Bulldogs 46, Mariners 44 Nikiski 8 10 8 20 — 46 Homer 7 7 18 12 — 44 NIKISKI (46) — Mysing 8, Weathers 0, Smith 1, Kornstad 15, Handley 8, Litke 10, DeSiena 0, Eiter 4. Totals — 11 18-28 46.

HOMER (44) — Munns 0, Beachy 12, Adkins 5, Reutov 12, T. McGhee 2, Raymond 0, Anderson 2, Knapp 2, J. McGhee 7, Swoboda 0.

Totals — 17 8-12 44.

3-point goals — Nikiski 6 (Litke 2, Mysing, Kornstad, Handley, Eiter); Homer 2 (Beachy, Reutov). Team fouls — Nikiski 14, Homer 21.

Fouled out — Knapp.

Nikolaevsk 52, Birchwood Christian 45 Birchwood 12 10 14 9 — 45 Nikolaevsk 6 10 21 15 — 52 BIRCHWOOD CHRISTIAN (45) — Reich 7, Swanberg 7, Cramer 0, Nunley 20, Hanson 2, Rogers 9, Palmer 0. Totals — 19 1-3 45.

NIKOLAEVSK (52) — Boquecosa 0, Fefelov 15, J. Trail 2, Kalugin 2, Nikitenko 0, Mumey 9, Z. Trail 6, M. Trail 18. Totals — 17 12-21 52.

3-point goals — Birchwood Christian 6 (Nunley 3, Reich, Swanberg, Rogers); Nikolaevsk 6 (Fefelov 4, Mumey, M. Trail). Team fouls — Birchwood 17, Nikolaevsk 9. Fouled out — Nunley.

Seahawks 53, Hawks 39 Houston 17 5 6 11 — 39 Seward 3 18 16 16 — 53

had them on their heels a little bit. They were making mistakes they don’t normally make.”

Aley had two goals in the third, while Luke Kline and JD Schmelzenbach also scored.

While praising Aley’s nose for being in the right place at the right time, Walton was more impressed with Montague’s five assists.

“He’s seeing the ice better this year,” the coach said. “He’s unselfish and he’s going a great job of setting guys up.”

The Stars, No. 1 from the Railbelt, begin play at the state tourney Thursday, while Houston still has an outside shot of extending its season if it beats Kenai.

Urban said Soldotna wants a state title, but he also paused to appreciate Friday.

“It’s really an accom-

plishment for this team going from 1-9 to 9-1,” he said. “It’s the way we went about it the whole year, improving individual skills and playing together as a team.”

Friday Stars 7, Hawks 3 Houston 1 1 1 — 3 Soldotna 1 2 4 — 7 First period — 1. Soldotna, Yeager (Walton), 2:28; 2. Houston, Rasnake-Squires (un.), 14:58. Penalties — Houston 1 for 2:00.

Second period — 3. Houston, Rasnake-Squires (Preboski), 0:12; 4.

Soldotna, Aley (A. Montague, Skolnick), 1:07; 5. Soldotna, Medcoff (A. Montague, Schmelzenbach), pp, 8:54. Penalties — Houston 3 for 6:00.

Third period — 6. Soldotna, Aley (A. Montague), 1:09; 7. Soldotna, Kline (Miller, Medcoff), 3:32; 8. Soldotna, Schmelzenbach (A. Montague), 6:59; 9. Houston, Preboski (Rasnake-Squires, Nix), 10:47; 10.

Soldotna, Aley (A. Montague, Dahlgren), 11:39. Penalties — Houston 1 for 2:00; Soldotna 3 for 6:00.

Shots on goal — Houston 5-13-16— 34; Soldotna 19-19-29—67.

Goalies — Houston, Lewis (67 shots, 60 saves); Soldotna, Powell (34 shots, 31 saves).

Power plays — Houston 0 for 2, Soldotna 1 for 4.

HOUSTON (39) — Ca. Wyrick 5, Co. Wyrick 2, Welsh 1, Folinko 4, Crogkan 3, G. Mulhaney 0, Jefferson 2, O. Mulhaney 2, Henderson 0, Mose 0, McLaughlin 18. Totals — 16 3-5 39.

SEWARD (53) — Basalo 0, Spanos 12, Koster 9, Moriarity 3, Cronin 3, Ingalls 3, Pfieffenberger 8, Jarvis 0, Nilsson 15. Totals — 22 8-16 53.

3-point goals — Houston 2 (Ca. Wyrick, Crogkan); Seward 1 (Ingalls). Team fouls — Houston 16, Seward 11. Fouled out — none.

der 2, D. Schmidt 13, Fischer 0. Totals — 28 0-2 64.

3-point goals — Kodiak 4 (Marcelo 3, Kretscher); Soldotna 8 (Blossom 4, D. Schmidt 3, A. Schmidt). Team fouls — Kodiak 3, Soldotna 8. Fouled out — none.

Friday girls Stars 64, Bears 26

TANALIAN (33) — Beebe 7, A. Voran 0, M. Voran 3, Taff 2, Wardell 4, McGee 17, Fowler 0.

Totals — 14 5-19 33.

NIKOLAEVSK (31) — Klaich 4, Z. Fefelov 3, Lasiter 0, Yakunin 5, Kalugin 4, J. Fefelov 4, E. Fefelov 11. Totals — 10 11-17 31.

3-point goals — none. Team fouls — Tanalian 10, Nikolaevsk 14. Fouled out — Yakunin.

Kodiak 7 2 9 8 — 26 Soldotna 21 15 22 6 — 64 KODIAK (26) — Kreischer 7, Marcelo 6, Pascua 0, Pruitt 0, Bartell 0, Quiambao 0, Berg 0, Spear 13.

SOLDOTNA (64) — McGillivray 0, Buckbee 0, Blossom 23, A. Schmidt 8, Borschor 2, Tuisaula 8, Holland 2, Leadens 0, Crosby-Schneider 6, D. Schmidt 13, Fischer 2. Totals — 29 1-2 64.

3-point goals — Kodiak 3 (Marcelo 2, Kreischer); Soldotna 5 (D. Schmidt 3, Blossom 2).

Team fouls — Kodiak 4, Soldotna 3). Fouled out — none.

Bulldogs 54, Mariners 22 Nikiski 19 12 16 7 — 54 Homer 2 7 8 5 — 22 NIKISKI (54) — Jeffreys 7, Wiks 8, L. Carstens 6, Bostic 9, Johnson 2, B. Carstens 15, B. Epperheimer 0, Clark 5, Druesedow 2, Hooper 0, Zimmerman 0. Totals — 21 11-14 54.

HOMER (22) — Rhodes 2, Inama 3, Bishop 3, Johnson 0, Bales 0, Doughty 3, Todd 7, Parish 0, Anderson 0, Carroll 2, Smude 0, Hatfield 2, Sonnen 0, Dawson 0. Totals — 6 10-19 22.

3-point goals — Nikiski 1 (B. Carstens). Team fouls — Nikiski 18, Homer 12. Fouled out — none.

Nikolaevsk 51, Birchwood Christian 15 Birchwood 0 4 4 7 — 15 Nikolaevsk 12 19 4 16 — 51 BIRCHWOOD CHRISTIAN (15) — Rose 0, Clark 4, S. Becker 2, M. Becker 2, Tiner 4, Kaas 2, Denny 0, Cox 0, Sullivan 1, Elkins 0. Totals — 6 3-14 15.

NIKOLAEVSK (51) — Klaich 4, Z. Fefelov 5, Lasiter 1, Yakunin 17, Kalugin 2, J. Fefelov 8, E. Fefelov 14. Totals — 20 9-17 51.

3-point goals — Nikolaevsk 2 (Z. Fefelov, Yakunin). Team fouls — Birchwood Christian 13, Nikolaevsk 9. Fouled out — none.

Hawks 47, Seahawks 31 Houston 19 11 9 8 — 47 Seward 6 11 8 6 — 31 HOUSTON (47) — Gramm 7, Whitted 6, Bitler 19, Garcia 1, elson 5, Ritchie 9. Totals — 15 15-21 47.

SEWARD (31) — Lemme 2, Ambrosiani 0, Schilling 0, Von Borstel 15, Sieverts 2, Jackson 10, Dougherty 0, Sewell 2. Totals — 12 5-10 31.

3-point goals — Houston 2 (Gramm, Bitler); Seward 3 (Jackson 2, Von Borstel). Team fouls — Houston 17, Seward 17. Fouled out — Whitted, Von Borstel.

Saturday girls Stars 64, Bears 35 Kodiak 7 7 11 10 — 35 Soldotna 20 22 14 8 — 64 KODIAK (35) — Kretscher 12, Marcelo 11, Pascua 2, Pruitt 4, Bartez 0, Quiambao 0, Spear 6.

Totals — 15 1-2 35.

SOLDOTNA (64) — McGillivray 0, Buckbee 0, Blossom 18, A. Schmidt 17, Bouschor 8, Tuisaula 6, Holland 0, Leadens 0, Crosby-Schnei-

Lynx 33, Warriors 31 Tanalian 2 15 8 8 — 33 Nikolaevsk 4 7 13 7 — 31

Huskies 42, Seahawks 36, OT Redington 9 8 14 2 9 — 42 Seward 10 7 6 10 3 — 36 REDINGTON (42) — Simmons 3, Stoker 0, Lytle 0, Aparezuk 13, Seymore 6, Fuller 18. Totals — 12 14-17 42.

SEWARD (36) — Lemme 2, Ambrosiani 0, Schilling 2, Von Borstel 8, Sievers 11, Jackson 13, Dougherty 0, Siemanski 0. Totals — 9 1734 36.

3-point goals — Houston 4 (Aparezuk 3, Simmons); Seward 1 (Jackson). Team fouls — Houston 19, Seward 14. Fouled out — Lytle.

Saturday boys Lynx 52, Warriors 44 Tanalian 10 20 11 11 — 52 Nikolaevsk 12 9 10 13 — 44 TANALIAN (52) — Voran 15, McGee 22, Taff 2, Davis 0, Wardell 11, Alsworth 2, Rice 0. Totals — 22 3-9 52.

NIKOLAEVSK (44) — Boquecosa 0, Fefelov 5, J. Trail 5, Kalugin 6, Mumey 3, Z. Trail 11, M. Trail 14. Totals — 15 10-14 44.

3-point goals — Tanalian 5 (Voran 3, McGee, Wardell); Nikolaevsk 4 (Kalugin 2, J. Trail, Fefelov). Team fouls — Tanalian 16, Nikolaevsk 15. Fouled out — none.

STARS 44, BEARS 37 Soldotna 6 9 10 19 — 44 Kodiak 14 5 11 7 — 37 Soldotna (44) — Rich 0 0-0 0, Morrison 2 0-0 4, Hanson 1 1-1 3, Chumley 0 0-0 0, Truesdell 8 7-10 26, Kant 3 0-0 9, Wells 0 0-0 0, Michael 1 0-2 2. Totals: 15 8-13 44.

Kodiak (37) — Giron 4 1-1 9, Galindo 4 0-0 11, Penamora 0 0-0 0, Caldejon 1 0-0 3, Ocampo 0 0-0 0, Macatuno 6 0-1 14. Totals: 15 1-2 37.

3-point goals — Soldotna 6 (Truesdell 3, Kant 3); Kodiak 6 (Galindo 3, Macatuno 2, Caldlejon). Team fouls — Soldotna 9, Kodiak 10.

Fouled out — none.

Seahawks 54, Huskies 21 Redington 6 4 4 7 — 21 Seward 12 19 15 8 — 54 REDINGTON (21) — Rogers 2, Teel 0, Casida 2, Sandefur 4, Williams 6, Seymore 2, Brouillet 3, Mackay 0, Fuller 2. Totals — 9 3-4 21.

SEWARD (54) — Basalo 2, Spanos 12, Koster 4, Moriarity 3, Cronin 0, Ingalls 8, Pfieffenberger 16, Jarvis 0, Nilsson 10. Totals — 22 8-16 54.

3-point goals — Seward 3 (Pfieffenberger 2, Ingalls). Team fouls — Redington 10, Seward 7.

Fouled out — none.

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It was part of a stellar defensive effort by Kenai, which held Houston scoreless for nearly 10 minutes in the first and second quarters as the Kards scored 25 unanswered points to build a 28-8 lead.

“We switched up defenses so as to not be so predictable,” Felchle explained. “It hurts their offensive flow.”

Those two early 3s were Wyrick’s only points of the game. Kyle McLaughlin led the Hawks with 17 points.

Kenai led 35-22 at halftime, then continued the run with five points in the first 1:20 of the second half, getting a putback layup by Dominik Efta and a breakaway shot by Trujillo to built the gap to 40-23.

The Kards hit on a 10-0 run midway through the third quarter that helped seal the victory, a surge that was capped by a steal and breakaway bucket by Connor Felchle and a putback

by Andrew Bezdecny.

In the girls game, Kenai used a stingy defensive press to force the Houston girls into a litany of errors and turnovers, which was enough to win 57-37.

Junior guard Liz Hanson led the way for Kenai with 14 points, while senior Brooke Satathite scored 12 and freshman sister Logan Satathite notched 10. Hanson said a 42-41 victory over Nikiski at the ACS Pepsi Invitational three weeks ago helped inspire confidence that the Kardinals can play with anyone in the state at Class 3A, and the good vibes have continued.

“We’ve been trying to

beat them for years, and we’ve been working our butts off in practice,” Hanson said.

Hanson was able to cut into the Houston defense Saturday with stout team passing, and credited Hayley Maw and Brooke Satathite for executing well on both ends of the floor.

“We have this Hayley Maw girl who’s a speed demon,” Hanson gushed.

“We’re flying around and she’s key to the defense.”

Kenai head coach Cary Calvert said as nice as it was to pick up two weekend wins, Saturday’s performance wasn’t up to the team standards.

“This was nothing inspiring on defense,” Calvert said. “We’re capable of playing very good ball, capable of dictating the tempo.”

Kenai led wire to wire, beginning with a 15-4 run to start the game. Logan Satathite played a big role during that run with a 3-pointer that was followed by a breakaway layup on a slick assist from her sister Brooke.

Houston senior Mary Graham helped bring the Hawks back into it with consecutive triples late in the first quarter, cutting the gap to 17-10, but her shots were immediately answered with an 8-0 Kenai run. Satathite scored six points in a larger 10-2 run to stake out a 27-12 lead for Kenai.

The Kards led 29-16 at the half, then continued to buckle down even harder on defense by holding the Hawks to six points in the third quarter. Houston had the advantage down to 3322 with 2:40 left in the third, but Kenai used another 8-0 run to seal the win.

Houston also was forced to play the final 5:33 of the game with four players after Hanna Elson fouled out and Houston coach Mathew Bredberg had no one else to substitute in due to a slew of injuries and ineligible players on the team.

Kenai boys 62, Redington 33 The Kardinals rolled to a blowout win Friday night over the Huskies to pick up a conference victory.

Adam Trujillo led a balanced offensive effort by the Kards to post 13 points with three 3s. Twelve players reached the scoring column for Kenai.

A close game early turned Kenai’s way as the Kardinals clamped down defensively to outscore Redington 19-2 in the second quarter, giving Kenai a 26-8 lead at halftime. Kenai then won the third quarter 23-8 to effectively ice the win.

Kenai girls 42, Redington 18 The Kenai girls recorded a Southcentral conference victory Friday night at home.

Like the boys game, the Kenai girls produced a very even scoring effort. Liz Hanson tallied eight points to lead the Kards, while Logan and Brooke Satathite each had seven.

Up 19-12 at halftime, Kenai stifled the Huskies with a tough third-quarter effort, outscoring Redington 13-2 to grab a 32-14 lead.

Saturday boys Kardinals 67, Hawks 43 Houston 8 14 9 12 —43 Kenai 21 14 19 13 —67 HOUSTON (43) — Wyrick 6, M. Wyrick

Kenai’s Andrew Bezdecny puts up a shot Saturday afternoon against the Houston Hawks at Kenai Central High School. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion) 6, Welsh 0, Faliniko 3, Croghan 0, Mulhaney 0, Jefferson 0, Mulhaney 7, Mose 4, McLaughlin 17.

KENAI (67) — Dunham 0, Efta 4, Felchle 7, Baker 8, Custodio 0, Bezdecny 6, McEnerney 6, Stockton 13, Trujillo 17, Stafford 0, Pitsch 6, McKibben 0.

3-point FG — Houston 5 (Wyrick 2, C. Wyrick 2, Mulhaney 1); Kenai 4 (Felchle 1, Baker 1, Stockton 1, Trujillo 1).

Team fouls — Houston 17; Kenai 17.

Fouled out — none.

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HOUSTON (37) — Graham 11, Whitted 4, Bitler 8, Garcia 1, Elson 3, Ritchie 10.

KENAI (57) — Calvert 2, Galloway 2, Hamilton 1, Maw 4, Hanson 14, Streiff 0, L. Satathite 10, Severson 6, B. Satathite 12, Reis 4, Lauritsen 0.

3-point FG — Houston 2 (Graham); Kenai 1 (L. Satathite).

Team fouls — Houston 12; Kenai 16.

Fouled out — Maw, Elson.

Friday boys Kardinals 62, Huskies 33 Redington 6 2 8 17 —33 Kenai 7 19 23 13 —62 REDINGTON (33) — Bowman 10, Rogers 7, Straughn 0, Cosida 3, Sandman 2, Williams 3, Spake 7.

KENAI (62) — Dunham 2, Efta 4, Felchle 6, Baker 4, Custodio 4, Bez-

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decny 5, McEnerney 6, Stockton 8, Trujillo 13, Austin 1, Pitsch 0, Daniels 2, McKibben 4.

3-point FG — Redington 1 (Spake); Kenai 7 (Trujillo 3, Stockton 1, McEnerney 1, Bezdecny 1, Felchle 1).

Team fouls — Redington 16; Kenai 16.

Fouled out — McKibben.

Friday girls Kardinals 42, Huskies 18 Redington 6 6 2 4 —18 Kenai 7 12 13 10 —42 REDINGTON (18) — Summons 3, Williams 0, Stoker 0, Lyfte 2, Aparazirk 3, Fuller 9, Deane 0, Davis 1.

KENAI (42) — Calvert 6, Galloway 0, Hamilton 4, Maw 6, Hanson 8, Streiff 2, L. Satathite 7, Severson 2, B. Satathite 7, Reis 0, Lauritsen 0.

3-point FG — Redington 1 (Aparazirk); Kenai 0.

Team fouls — Redington 8; Kenai 17.

Fouled out — none.

Osaka nabs Aussie Open

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer

MELBOURNE, Australia — So close to victory, Naomi Osaka suddenly was letting the Australian Open final slip away. Three championship points? Gone. A sizable lead? Soon all gone, too.

She was playing poorly. She yelled at herself.

Slammed a ball. Tugged at her visor’s pink brim.

Trudged to the locker room between sets with a towel draped over her head.

And then, after returning to the court, Osaka turned it all around just as quickly as she had dropped 23 of 27 points. Refocusing and reasserting herself, Osaka edged Petra Kvitova 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-4 on Saturday night to win the Australian Open for a second consecutive Grand Slam title.

“I felt like I didn’t want to have any regrets,” Osaka said. “I think if I didn’t regroup after the second set,

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then I would have looked back on this match and probably cried or something.”

On top of that, Osaka will rise to No. 1 in the rankings.

“Amazing achievement,” two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova said. “Definitely she is a great one.

We’ll see what the future will bring.”

Osaka added the Australian Open trophy to the one she collected in a U.S. Open final last September that forever will be remembered for the way runner-up Serena Williams was docked a game after arguing with the chair umpire.

Unlike that day, there was no jeering from the confused crowd. No controversy. No chaos. No sharing the spotlight.

Clearly marking herself as tennis’ bright new star, Osaka is the first woman to win two major championships in a row since Williams picked up four straight in 2014-15.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sidney Crosby now has one more reason to have good memories of the Shark Tank. Crosby had two goals and three assists to win the All-Star MVP, and Henrik Lundqvist pitched a first-half shutout to lead the Metropolitan Division to a 10-5 victory over the Central Division in the championship round of the NHL All-Star game Saturday night.

Crosby finished the night with four goals and four assists in two games on the same ice where he won the Conn Smythe Trophy and Stanley Cup three years ago for Pittsburgh.

“I have some great memories here for sure,” he said.

“It’s always been a tough place to play. Obviously, when you win in a rink and have those memories, it’s something you think about every time you go there. Being in that dressing room, it’s automatic to bring you back to some of those moments.”

The memories aren’t nearly as sweet for the Sharks fans, who booed Crosby when he won the award, joining Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr, Joe Sakic and Jean Beliveau as the only players to win the Conn Smyth, the Hart Trophy and All-Star MVP.

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is what it is

W ill M orrow

Don’t tear us apart It’s an issue that’s driving my community apart.

I don’t mean the wall or the shutdown or the policies coming out of Juneau. I’m not even talking about the fish board or any recent decisions by the borough assembly or our city councils.

No, the wedge issue pitting neighbor against neighbor is the fact that the New England Patriots keep making it to the Super Bowl.

Don’t believe me? Let me offer this as proof. Just this past week, a young sports fan noticed that I my hat had a Patriots logo on it.

“Are you a Patriots fan?” he asked.

“Sure,” I said. “I grew up in that area.”

I was not prepared for the hostility in his response.

“We hate the Patriots,” he said.

His family, he explained, roots for the Seahawks, and I guess they’re still not over that whole should’ve-handed-the-ball-to-Marshawn Lynch thing.

But hate? I guess it’s true what they say, that familiarity breeds contempt. I mean, I think this young fan was 10 or 11 years old, and if that’s the case, then the Patriots have played in about half the Super Bowls in his lifetime. Perhaps it might comfort him to know that since the 2007 season, the Patriots have lost more Super Bowls than they’ve won.

I guess if one of those wins was against your team, it can be hard to get over.

The Patriots are even causing some angst in my own household.

Someone asked me if I get tired of watching my team going to the Super Bowl every year, and I have to say, yes, I do. As much as I like to see my favorite team play in the big game, here’s the problem: we can’t have Super Bowl parties any more.

I used to love hosting Super Bowl parties. We would pick a theme for the food based on the host city or the participating teams. (I have to thank the 2006 Chicago Bears for inspiring us to find a recipe for homemade deep dish pizza; it’s still one of our favorites. And Patriots haters should be appreciative of those 1985 Bears, too.) My kids, who are now in high school, grew up associating the Super Bowl with great food, and planning the menu was a great family bonding experience.

But it’s hard to be a good host and pay attention to the game.

What’s more, watching football in our house has gotten to be pretty intense, and I’m not sure it’s appropriate for guests.

In fact, I’m not sure it’s appropriate for everyone in our household. I’m not worried about the kids at this point — they’re used to it — but our poor dogs!

I was traveling back from Wasilla when the Patriots were playing last week, so I’m not sure exactly what happened. But when I got home, one of our dogs was so skittish, he would barely even come to the door and spent the evening hiding in the bedroom.

I guess there was a lot of yelling and screaming, maybe even more than usual. We had gotten him some sedatives because of all the fireworks in the neighborhood on New Year’s Eve, and now I’m thinking we might want to give him a dose before kickoff next week.

I know that at this point, there aren’t too many of you with any sympathy for me whatsoever. I’m not looking for sympathy. After all, the Patriots’ run of success is unprecedented. I don’t think even Patriots fans can quite comprehend how to deal with it.

No, I’m just asking for a little bit of understanding. Please know, we’re just as emotional about our team as you are about yours. When someone else says they hate our team, it hurts. And I just hate to see something like that drive us apart.

Will Morrow lives in Kenai. You can email him at wkmorrow@ptialaska.net.

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Preschool Story Time goes bilungual On Wednesday, Jan. 23, Kenai Peninsula College ESL (English as a Second Language) program student Olga Pujols shared stories during the Kenai Community Library’s PreschoolStory Time.

Pujols relocated with her family from Puerto Rico to the Central Kenai Peninsula when her husband took a job in the area. Olga is a bilingual Spanish/English speaker and has been attending ESL classes to continue improving her mastery of English.

For the past couple years, the KPC ESL program has partnered with the Kenai Community Library’s children’s program to offer multicultural story times for preschool children. On Wednesday, Pujols read “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” in Spanish to a dozen or so preschoolers and their parents while her English instructor, Sara Hadfield, read the same story in English. Then Pujols read a story in English called “Wolf’s Coming.”

James Adcox, children’s librarian, led songs and rhymes incorporating Spanish words and designed a craft for the kids around a “wolf” theme.

Ms. Pujols has an expressive reading style and the ability to engage young children. Her stories were well-received by children and parents alike.

The parntership between the KPC ESL program and the Kenai Community Library exists to expose young children to multiple languages and cultures and to promote a love for literature and reading.

Olga Pujols reads “Wolf’s Coming” to children and adults at the Kenai Community Library’s preschool story time on Wednesday, Jan. 23. (Photo by Olga Pujols/courtesy)

It also enables the ESL students to connect to the community and use their English skills to promote language and literacy development in local young learners.

For more information on children’s story times at the Kenai Community Li-

brary, contact the library at (907) 2834378 or kenailibrary@kenai.city. More bilingual/multicultural story times will be planned for the future.

— Kenai Community Library

Learning for Life

The Recycling Bin Alaska’s waste potential The potential is phenomenal: turning Alaska’s annual 3 billion pounds of fish heads, skins, internal organs and other “wastes” into nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, organic fertilizers, craft brew fining agent, textile treatment, pet foods, and agricultural fungicide treatment. All this potential brought to light by An Analyses of Alaska Seafood Specialty Products report funded by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and produced by McDowell Group, it says that using byproducts could be worth an additional $700 million or more to the industry.

Information is provided by ReGroup, a nonprofit educational group formed to provide public awareness of the benefits of wastereduction, reuse and recycling on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula.

KPBSD budget meetings The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District requests input from staff, parents, and community members at the districtwide KPBSD budget development meeting, scheduled at the following locations: Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Homer High School Library Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Soldotna High School Library Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. in the Kenai Central High School Library Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Seward High School Library As new budget information becomes available, it will be posted here: http://www. kpbsd.k12.ak.us/departments.aspx?id=38.

If you have questions, please call Natalie Bates at 714-8888.

Kenai Senior Center February —Waffles served in dining room Fridays from 8-10 a.m., Feb. 1, 8, 15, 11. Free —Super Bowl party, Friday, Feb. 1, at 11:30 a.m. Free —Anyone Can Draw, 4-art beginning drawing lass taught by Carolyn Reid, Mondays, Feb. 4, 11,25 and March 4 at 1 p.m.

Free —Winter Blues bereavement presentation, Monday Feb. 4 at 12:30 p.m. Free —Riverside Band, lunchtime entertainment on Monday, Feb. 4 at 11:30 a.m. Free —Fred Meyer Shopping, Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. Free —Movie and Popcorn Night, Letters to Juliet on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Free —M&M knitting group, Thursday, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 from 1-2 p.m. Free —Kaleidoscope Performance, songs and valentines, Monday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. Free —No Host Dinner to King Salmon Restaurant, Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. $5 —Card Making with Kimberley, Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. Free —Social Security, Wednesday, Feb. 6 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free —Valentine’s Day party and volunteer lunch, Thursday, Feb. 14 at 11:30 a.m. Free —Riverside Harmony lunchtime entertainment, Thursday, Feb. 14 at 12:15 p.m.

Free —Closed for President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 18.

—Kenai Peninsula Caregivers Group, Monday, Feb. 19 from 1-3 p.m. Free —Birthday lunch, Thursday, Feb. 20 at 11:30 a.m. $7 suggested donation or free if

Seeding and Growing Transplants The snow and ice are still here, but it is never too early to start planning for next year’s crop. Now is a good time to be thinking about purchasing seed and planning your vegetable or flower garden. If you have never done it before, this year might a good opportunity to try seeding and growing transplants.

You can learn about seed starting and transplanting in the FREE publication, Seed Starting and Transplanting, available from your local Cooperative Extension Service or online.

Your local Cooperative Extension Service is your year round resource for a variety of topics, visit us today at: http://www.uaf.edu/ces/districts/kenai/ to find this publication and more or stop by and see us in the Fish and Game Bldg. on K-Beach Road between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. We are “Learning for Life”.

Submitted by Casey Matney, UAF School of Natural Resources and Extension; Agriculture and Horticulture Agent, Kenai Peninsula District.

celebrating birthday this month and more than 60 —Riverside Band, lunchtime entertainment, Monday, Feb. 25 at 11:30 a.m. Free —Hidden Gems 2 trip to Farmhouse Gypsy and No-Host to Firefly Cafe, Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. $5 ride fee —Council on Aging, Thursday, Feb. 14 at 4:30 p.m.

—Kenai Senior Connection Board Meeting, Friday, Feb. 22 at 9:30 a.m.

Quilts of Valor meeting Quilts of Valor will host a “sew day” on Feb. 2 at the Funny River Center. Quilts of Valor is a national group that makes quilts for veterans affected by war. For more info call 907-252-4173.

Soldotna Community Schools Program winter classes —Youth Martial Arts: Based in traditional Japanese martial arts, this class will help youth develop physical strength, flexibility, and mental awareness. Class is on Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:15 p.m. starting Jan 22.

—Fur Sewing: This class will demonstrate fur stretching and teach skin sewing techniques for making hats, gloves, slipper or other projects. Class is Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and starts Jan 29.

—Mindful Strength: This is a combo of Tai-Chi, Pilates, Yoga, and strength movement and is great for those who need modified movements. Class is Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. and starts Jan. 24.

—Indoor Soccer (Futsal): This is a pick-up game for adults and teens. Class is Wednesday nights from 7-9 p.m. and starts Jan. 16.

—Hall Walking: Free Hall walking at Soldotna Prep School is available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m.

—Country 2-Step Dance Lessons: Lessons starts with the basic steps and partner dance techniques. Class is Thursday nights from 7- 8:30 p.m. and starts Jan 24.

—Table Tennis: This is just a drop-in friendly night of table tennis for all skill levels. Class is Thursday nights from 6-8 p.m. and starts Jan. 10.

—Beginning Pilates: This class will cover the basics of Pilates by utilizing the deep core muscles of the body for better posture and movement. Class is Tuesday & Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. and starts Jan. 29.

—Intro to Alaska Herbal Solutions: This

class will teach you about local plants and how they are used to feel better naturally.

Class is Tuesday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and starts Feb. 5.

Kenai Community Library events —Raspberry Pi Club: Friday, Feb. 1 at 4 p.m. Come join us at the library to create games and inventions, learn how to program, make music with Sonic Pi, meet new friends, and more! Whether you want to hone your skills or are learning about Pi for the first time, the Raspberry Pi club is the perfect place for you!

—Fleece Headband with Flower: Saturday, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. Join us for a fun afternoon of hand sewing. Learn how to make a fleece headband with flower. Lilly is teaching this fun interactive class. Limited to 12 participants. RSVP Early!

—Recycled Jean Shopping Tote: Wednesday, February 6 at 5 p.m. Bring a washed pair of jeans! The bigger the better!! Learn how to make a reusable shopping bag out of an old pair of jeans! Save the scraps and we will make more things as the year progresses!

—Harry Potter Day Drop-in Scavenger Hunt and Sorting Hat Ceremony: Feb. 7 — ALL DAY, Sorting Hat Ceremony 5 p.m.

Before the students are sorted this year; the Gryffindor’s hat gave a warning unclear.

Hidden within the Library’s abode, are the ingredients needed this puzzle to decode. Find all the pieces with the letters attached, to solve the riddle and save those who were snatched.

—Lego Maker Mondays from 4-5 p.m.

Why not join us to build LEGO creations based on new themes each week and inspired by children’s books! Lego Makers, Mondays from 4–5 p.m. Designed for children ages 6-12; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

—Wee Read Story Time, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children ages 0-3. Every Tuesday enjoy a program full of stories,songs, finger play and more! No registration required.

—Chess Club, Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Get ready to ROOK the HOUSE every Monday!

Do you like playing Chess, or would you like to learn how? The Kenai Community Library is proud to offer a casual program for chess players of all ages and levels.

Chessboards will be provided.

—Preschool Story Time, Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Designed for children ages 3-5.

Every Wednesday enjoy a program full of stories, songs, movement and more! No registration required.

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PET PAL Dear Readers: Sharon B. in Houston sent a picture of her brown and black, long-haired Chihuahua, Angel, resting on top of her snuggly toy zebra -- too cute!

To see these cuddly characters, visit www.Heloise.com and click on “Pet of the Week.”

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What you out to eat with his buddies on his lunch breaks at work. I have said as much, but we need to do is still don’t go anywhere on the weekends, find the nearest Abigail Van Buren and he still goes out to eat with his friends. chapter of NarAnon and atWhat do you make of this? tend some of the meetings. It’s a 12-step -- PRISONER IN OHIO program created for friends and families DEAR PRISONER: It appears you of people who suffer from addictions. married a man who is selfish and self- You can find the nearest meeting at narcentered. He has a social life -- his daily anon.org. Please don’t put it off. You lunches with his buddies. Was he always will find emotional support there, and if like this? necessary, enough insight to understand You SHOULD enjoy dinners out whether you can continue with things as and movies, too, but you may have to do they are, or let her go.

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for seven years. The last time my husband and I have been out of the house together was last summer. No movies, dinners, festivals, etc. I finally gave up suggesting things to do.

those things with friends instead of your homebody spouse. If you have a job and income of your own, do not sit at home feeling deprived. If you don’t have a job, it’s time to find one. When you do, it will help you feel better about yourself and less isolated.

DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with a woman for two years. She has been battling drug addiction during the entire time we have been together. I have made a few serious mistakes, and she blames me for her situation now.

DEAR ABBY: What’s the best way to gain the attention of a stranger who is blind? With a sighted person I would make sure I caught his/her eye before speaking. I tried a straightforward “Excuse me, sir,” but we were in a public place, and he didn’t realize I was talking directly to him.

I ended up tapping him on the shoulder, but in general I think it’s rude to touch strangers, and he jumped a foot. Is there a better solution?

-- POLITE IN THE EAST

DEAR POLITE: Yes, there is. One She moved in with me, and I make all should NEVER touch or grab a sightless the money between us. She refuses to get person. According to the National Federa job and spends most of my money get- ation of the Blind, what you should have ting high. I thought she wanted treatment, done was to have repeated “Excuse me, but she resists getting help. We love each sir,” and identified yourself from a short other, but I don’t know whether I should distance away -- preferably directly in move on and leave her behind. What do front of him -- to avoid startling him. you suggest?

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Jaqueline Bigar’s Stars HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019: his year you seem to have the power and will to make important changes in your life if need be. You also could take the lead with a commitment. If you’re single, your allure speaks for itself. Your independence, intensity and vision draw many suitors. Do not make a commitment unless you are sure. If you’re attached, the two of you often are out in public together. You seem to have a natural stature, as does your sweetie. You are a couple that draws attention. SCORPIO knows how to trigger you.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 20-April 19) HHH The unexpected could put a chokehold on your finances unless you say “no” or have some expertise with this type of issue. Others disagree with your choices, but they might not understand where you are coming from. Tonight: Avoid heavy conversations for now.

This Week: Act on a one-on-one level to achieve a goal.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Zero in on your priorities, understanding that you need to get a solid perspective about something that might be confusing. Listen to what a partner or close associate says.

You might not be on the same page, but understand that you’re coming from the same place. Tonight: Make the most of the moment.

This Week: Others will dominate, whether you choose to let them or not. Relate directly to a partner on a one-on-one level.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Pace yourself, understanding that you have a great deal of grounding on a day-to-day matter. Others seek feedback from you, as they feel the unexpected has created a boulder in the path to where they want to be. Help this other party understand the function of the boulder. Tonight: Share opinions over dinner.

This Week: Plunge into work Monday, but plan on networking from Tuesday on. You will enjoy socializing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH You can be an endless source of creativity and ideas. At the moment, someone could stop you in your tracks with unusual ideas, which triggers more creativity from you.

Treasure this time, as you have a way of feeding each other’s ingenuity. Tonight: Add more mischief into your life.

This Week: Allow your creativity to help you design more effective ways of handling your responsibilities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH Anchor in at home. You could experience a lot of tension, no matter where you are. The unexpected could affect the way you view what is happening. Double-check your messages, plans and meeting times. You could run into a lastminute hassle. Tonight: Order in.

This Week: You might want to stay close to home Monday, knowing you could have an intense few days following.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Reach out to a person whom you care about. He or she could be a close relative or a neighbor. You often don’t make time for this person, so reverse that trend today. Confusion surrounds your communications. You can wade out of the

problem with logic and questioning. Tonight: Ask for what you want.

This Week: Make inroads dealing with a difficult person.

Start with phone calls. Try a relaxed midweek lunch.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Use caution with spending. You might believe an item costs less than it actually does. You could be disappointed by the glimpse of reality you receive. Open up to new ways of handling certain costs. Get feedback. You can do what you want. Tonight: Indulge in a wonderful meal.

This Week: Your penchant for the good life cannot be suppressed; you seem to be intent on drawing it in. Be willing to organize and be more efficient.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You could be overwhelmed by recent events and need to slow down rather than act impulsively. You may not be getting all the facts you need. Slow the process down until you do. Someone close to you could be embellishing the information he or she’s sharing. Be careful. Tonight: Get into the moment.

This Week: You might feel like you’re unstoppable, but by Tuesday you could be tripped up. Handle funds with care.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Don’t push others, as any pressure at the moment could backfire. Keep your own counsel and maintain a low profile. If you want to take a back seat to events or go off and do your own thing, by all means do. You might find that others misrepresent a situation. Tonight: Take in a movie.

This Week: Not until Tuesday do you feel up to snuff. But once you get started, you really won’t tolerate being stopped.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH You zero in on a major change around a friend.

You see the change heading this person’s way, but he or she cannot even understand what you are perceiving. Be a good friend and remain close to this person. Help him or her sort through what happens until the time is right. Tonight: Meet friends for dinner.

This Week: A friendship sets the tone of the week. You might need some time to think through recent events.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Pressure builds when you’re out and about. You might want to project a certain attitude and willfulness. In a sense, this behavior is a deception, but you’ll maintain clarity if you feel it’s important. Do think about what you are doing.

Tonight: A must appearance.

This Week: Others might be watching and observing. You express your people skills in your dealings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Seek out someone you care a lot about. He or she will be delighted to simply hear your voice on the phone. You could encounter some interference connecting with this person. Don’t lose heart, and keep trying. You’ll get through. Tonight: Use your imagination.

This Week: Reach out to an expert or someone who has more knowledge than you. You will be in a position to gain as a result.

BORN TODAY Composer Wolfgang Mozart (1756), author Lewis Carroll (1832), Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (1955)

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Dear Readers: It’s great exercise to walk in cold, crisp wintertime, and your dog would love to go with you. Here’s the deal: You protect your feet; what about protecting the DOG’S FEET? Let’s take a look.

Snow crystals, ice, dirt, salt and chemical-laden de-icing agents all can work to harm your dog’s bare feet. Applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly before heading out can help. Gently wash and pat dry the animal’s feet and belly when you come back home.

Another idea? Get your dog accustomed to wearing booties. This barrier will prevent contact with harmful stuff in the first place. Ease the dog into the booties; wearing them around the house at first will get the dog used to wearing boots.

-- Heloise

By Dave Green

Peninsula Clarion | Sunday, January 27, 2019 | C3

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A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at City Hall, 177 North Birch St. Soldotna, AK on January 31, 2019 at10:00 AM. Attendance at the pre-bid is not required.

This contract is subject to the provision of State of Alaska, Title 36, Minimum Wage Rates. The subsequent contract will require certificates of insurance and may require performance and payment bonds.

One (1) complete set of the bid package is to be submitted to the City of Soldotna at 177 North Birch Street, Soldotna, Alaska 99669. These forms must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the bidder’s name on the outside and clearly marked: BID: Council Chamber AV Upgrades SOLB 19-02 DUE DATE: February 19, 2019 at 3:00 PM The project documents may be obtained from the City of Soldotna beginning January 22, 2019 for a non-refundable fee of $10.00 (without tax).

An additional non-refundable fee of $5.00 will be required if mailing is requested. Project documents may be downloaded from the City of Soldotna web site at: www.soldotna.org. It is not required to be on the planholders list to bid on City of Soldotna projects. To receive project addendums, you must be on the planholders list. To be placed on the planholders list, please contact Suzanne Lagasse either by phone (714-1241) or email publicworks@soldotna.org. Downloading projects from the City web site does not automatically put you on the planholders list.

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Can You Crack the Word Code?

Cracking the code

Mini Fact:

Now that you know the word code, can you figure out what these words mean?

The Latin word for “new” is novus.

• Astronomers discovered a nearby nova last week.

• The toy show was full of novelties.

• That’s a novel idea!

Astra and aster are the Latin roots for “star.” And naut is the root of “sailor.”

• The astronauts are returning to Earth today.

• She put an asterisk (*) at the end of her sentence.

The word code works backward, too, from English to Latin. Look at the Great Seal of the United States.

(You can see a small version on the back of a $1 bill.) In its beak, the eagle is holding a banner that reads E pluribus unum.

Because you know words such as “plural,” “unite” and “one,” you can get an idea of what the Latin means. E pluribus unum means “Out of many, one.”

The Latin root for “greatest” is max. Can you think of words that include this prefix?

forms the word. For example, portare means “to carry” in Latin. The root form is port.

Out of this root, we get words such as: • Report, “to carry back” • Import, “to carry in” • Export, “to carry out” • Transport, “to carry across”

Last week, we explored some of the common sayings that people use. This week, let’s take a closer look at the foundation, or basis, of our language.

Many modern languages are made up of words that have come from other languages.

In English, most of our words are based on Latin or Greek. That’s also true for Spanish, French and some other languages.

Once we learn how to take some words apart, we can figure out their meanings without looking in a dictionary! Let’s crack the word code.

Prefixes

Our Latin roots

Latin and Greek are language cousins.

Both are part of the same language family, the Indo-European. Another cousin, the Germanic branch, also added many words to the English language. But experts say that about 65 to 70 percent of English words come from Latin roots.

To figure out the meanings of words, it helps to know three things: • the root, or main word; • the prefix, or part before the main word; • the suffix, or part after the main word.

Root words

The root word is the base, or main building block, of the new word. It is what

The prefix is a word part that comes before the root. For example, in “prefix,” pre comes from the Latin prae, meaning “before,” or “in front of.” Fix is from the Latin root “to fix in place.” A prefix is fixed before the root.

Some common prefixes include: • con- or com-, which means “together,” as in congregation, congress, communicate • dis-, meaning “not,” as in disrespect or disapprove • re-, meaning “again” or “back,” as in regain, remake, redo • sub-, meaning “close to” or “under,” as in submarine.

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Suffixes

Suffixes come after the root and change the meaning. Suf comes from “sub.”

Some common suffixes include: • -able or -ible, meaning “worthy of” or “able to be,” as in likable or visible • -logy, “to study,” as in biology • -or or -er, someone or something doing something, as in finder or keeper.

On the Web:

• bit.ly/MProots • bit.ly/MProotgame

At the library:

• “In a Word: 750 Words and Their Fascinating Stories and Origins” by Rosalie Baker

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Try ’n’ Find

Mini Jokes

Words that remind us of word origins are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: AFTER, BASE, BEFORE, CODE, DICTIONARY, ENGLISH, FOUNDATION, FRENCH, GERMANIC, GREEK, LANGUAGE, LATIN, MEANING, ROOT, SPANISH, SUFFIX, WORDS.

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Will: A coat of arms!

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Adapted from “The Robin Takes 5 Cookbook for Busy Families” with permission from Andrews McMeel Publishing (andrewsmcmeel.com).

7 Little Words for Kids Use the letters in the boxes to make a word with the same meaning as the clue. The numbers in parentheses represent the number of letters in the solution. Each letter combination can be used only once, but all letter combinations will be necessary to complete the puzzle.

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• 3 large eggs plus 2 You’ll need: large egg whites • 1 (9-inch) refrigerated piecrust • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen broccoli • 1/4 teaspoon ground florets black pepper • 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese • 8 ounces light vegetable cream cheese, softened What to do: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Press piecrust into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate.

2. Blanch broccoli in small pot of boiling water for 30 seconds (or steam in microwave for 1 minute). Drain and arrange broccoli in bottom of pie plate. Spread shredded cheese over broccoli.

3. Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour over broccoli and cheese. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until filling is set; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serves 8.

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Cook’s Corner

Did you ever wonder why your ears pop when you’re taking off in an airplane or driving up a hill?

Air seems light, but there is a lot of it pushing down on Earth’s surface. This is called air pressure. You experience high air pressure at sea level because the whole atmosphere is pushing down on you. The air pressure is lower on top of a mountain because there is less atmosphere pushing down on you. The popping results from this change in pressure in your inner ear. adapted from climatekids.nasa.gov

For later: Look in the newspaper for unfamiliar words that you can de-code.

Teachers: For standards-based activities to accompany this feature, visit: bit.ly/MPstandards. And follow The Mini Page on Facebook!

Answers: alley, texting, Arthur, faucet, daily. jacket, distant.

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Benefits to open concept floor plans common areas. This can make gatherings feel less cramped than in homes with more traditional floor plans.

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On Gardening: Planting for butterflies and pollinators a most worthy New Year’s resolution This time of the year garden writers all over the country try to reach readers with ideas of New Year’s resolutions.

Over the years you may have seen topics like hire only licensed or certified landscape professionals, compost, recycle, go native, plant water-wise, all of which are super ideas. This year I really want to reach out to you with the ‘canary in the coal mine.’

Dr. Jeffrey Glassberg President and Founder of the North American Butterfly Association told me when we first met that butterflies were like the canary in the coal mine when it came to our ecosystem. A healthy butterfly population, one where new generations are constantly being created, speaks volumes for the overall health of the local environment.

I saw that first hand as the Director of the National Butterfly Center, in Mission, Texas. This 100-acre property owned by the North American Butterfly Association is located on the Lower Rio Grande River, right across from Mexico.

Here native plants are arranged in gardens providing everything to not only attract but sustain the life of butterflies.

Well over 200 species have been identified right there which is quite an accomplishment when you consider most states in their entirety have far less. An example is Georgia where I live now, it has documented 160 species of butterflies. The larger lesson taught at the National Butterfly Center was that when you start providing for butterflies, your whole localized ecosystem seems to change.

I feel I was able to see this at the Columbus Botanical Garden and the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in Savannah where I later served as Director. Birds who eat bugs including your butterflies and those who eat the seeds from plants you grow show up, while at the same time hummingbirds start to frequent many of the flowers while also carrying on pollination. Dragonflies, the arch-enemy of butterflies, proliferate as well.

Rabbits show up to eat their portion of some of the plants growing for butterflies and perhaps providing a little weed patrol too. Then those animals who eat birds and rabbits show up, and life really gets exciting. You’ll find that once you start growing for pollinators, butterflies, bees, and birds, you will have created your own National Geographic spectacle. A word of caution, it will be hard for you to go indoors, to do your regular chores, pay the bills, and cook the meals. The kids may get off the video games.

You will find your outlook on caterpillars changing. At almost every seminar I give there is a stopping point about midway, where I ask the audience by a show of hands if they are caterpillar friendly. I am delighted to say I sense a real change within the gardening public.

The caterpillar, once perhaps considered the enemy of the garden has now become the recognized reward, and woe to the lizard or bird that picks one off.

I remember one day in Savannah taking a couple of VIPs on a tour of the gardens and we found ourselves lingering at a Christmas bush senna (Senna bicapsularis), we weren’t photographing the beautiful yellow blossoms but instead the Cloudless Sulphur caterpillar. These are among the most striking in the world of butterflies.

My wake-up call however of the importance of caterpillars came in Savannah when I received a phone call from a lady that was virtually in tears. She had Monarch caterpillars but all of her milkweed had been devoured. She asked almost hysterically if she could bring them to us since we had so many milkweeds. At least I thought we had many.

She showed up with a box containing 100 caterpillars. I slowly walked through the garden. A little milkweed plant got one caterpillar while larger plants were gifted with two or three. It took no time before we had little to no leaves as well.

Here is hoping in 2019 you’ll start gardening with butterflies and other pollinators in mind. Your home ecosystem will thrive while providing you with beauty and untold joy. Take these cold dreary days to research the plants recommended for your area.

—— (Norman Winter, horticulturist, garden speaker and author of, “Tough-asNails Flowers for the South” and “Captivating Combinations: Color and Style in the Garden.” Follow him on Facebook NormanWinterTheGardenGuy.)

The safety of open concept floor plans may be most applicable to parents of young children. Open concept floor plans allow parents to keep an eye on their children while cooking dinner, working from home or tending to other chores around the house.

Since there are no walls to divide rooms in open concept homes, parents don’t have to wonder what their curious kids are up to because they can see them at all times.

Flexibility

The way a home is designed can say a lot of things about it. In fact, many real estate professionals and contractors can determine when a home was built based on the design of its interior. For example, homes with sunken living rooms were likely built sometime in the 1960s and 1970s.

Open concept living rooms are one trend that might one day make people nostalgic for the early 21st century. Many of today’s home buyers want homes with open concept floor plans, which can give homes a more spacious feel, perhaps even creating the illusion that a home is bigger than it really is.

Home buyers who have never before enjoyed open concept floor plans can consider these benefits to these wildly popular layouts.

Entertainment Many people who live in homes with open concept floor plans cite their convenience when entertaining as one of their biggest assets. In an open concept home, guests don’t have to be corralled into a single room in the home. Instead, hosts and their guests can roam freely from room to room because there are no walls dividing

Open concept floor plans give homeowners more flexibility. For example, homes with more traditional floor plans may have designated spaces for dining areas. These spaces don’t leave much room to work with and may not be valued by homeowners who don’t often host dinners at home. As a result, such rooms may just be wasted square footage. With an open concept floor plan, homeowners have the flexibility to make dining areas as big or small as they see fit and can even adjust the rooms on the fly on those occasions when people are coming over.

Open concept floor plans continue to be popular among home buyers and might prove to be the most lasting home design trend of the early 21st century.

Tips for overcoming workout boredom Even the most ardent fitness enthusiasts sometimes lack the motivation to exercise.

Various factors, including boredom with a fitness regimen, can affect one’s motivation to hit the gym.

Boredom with a workout can sometimes be overcome by an especially effective workout. But for those instances when boredom is difficult to overcome, men and women who want to stay in shape can try these strategies.

• Join a sports league. A workout doesn’t have to be limited to the weight room or the cardiovascular area of your local gym. If your motivation to workout is waning, consider joining a competitive sports league. Many fitness facilities even offer adults sports leagues on their premises or at nearby parks for outdoor sports.

Sports such as racquetball, soccer and boxing or mixed martial arts provide great exercise and opportunities to meet other fitness-minded people. If games or competitions only take place once or twice a week, be sure to supplement your participation with more traditional workouts on off days.

• Take along your tablet. Many fitness facilities now include WiFi internet access with the cost of a membership. People bored with their workouts can take advantage of this perk and take their tablets with them to the gym, watching a favorite television show or movie while burning calories during the cardiovascular portions of their

workouts. This gives people bored with their fitness regimens something to look forward to, and the chance to catch up with a popular show might be all the motivation people need to get off the couch and exercise.

• Periodically change your regimen. It’s easy to get bored with a workout if you’re always doing the same repetitive exercises.

Speak with a personal trainer at your gym and ask for some advice on how to switch things up and still meet your fitness goals.

There’s more than one way to get fit, and periodically changing your exercise regimen can be a great way to shake things up

and reinvigorate your interest in exercise.

• Set new goals. Boredom with a workout regimen sometimes creeps in because people have achieved their initial fitness goals and haven’t set new ones. Whether you have lost the amount of weight you set out to lose or can now squat as much as you set out to squat, set new goals so you have a new carrot dangling on the end of your stick.

Nearly everyone encounters workout boredom at one point another. Various strategies can help you overcome such a malaise and reinvigorate your enthusiasm for exercising.

US average mortgage rates steady; 30-year stays at 4.45 pct.

This file photo shows a house for sale in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood.

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WASHINGTON — U.S. long-term mortgage rates held steady this week for the second straight week, sticking at their lowest levels in nine months after six weeks of decline.

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the benchmark 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was unchanged from last week at 4.45 percent.

Rates remain above last year’s levels, however. The key 30-year rate averaged 4.15 percent a year ago.

The average rate this week for 15-year, fixed-rate loans held at 3.88 percent.

The decline in home borrowing rates in recent months has been a spur to prospective homebuyers.

The easing of rates came amid steep declines in the stock market and tumbling interest rates on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — which influences long-term mortgage rates. The decline in rates could help boost home sales, which stumbled last year as higher borrowing costs eroded affordability.

Home purchases in many areas of the country have dipped, and price gains have slowed. Yet a rising number of middle-class Americans are finding that home ownership is unaffordable.

In addition to rising mortgage rates, increases in home prices have been exceeding paychecks. And at a target price that families with a median income could afford, fewer homes are for sale. In the past year, the availability of homes that a middle-class family could buy has declined in 86 percent of the largest metro areas, according to an analysis of 49 cities released Wednesday by the real estate brokerage Redfin.

However, given the recent decline in mortgage rates and with the economy remaining on solid footing, “We expect the decline in home sales to moderate or even reverse over the next couple of months,” Freddie Mac chief economist Sam Khater said.

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The average doesn’t include extra fees, known as points, which most borrowers must pay to get the lowest rates.

The average fee on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages was unchanged this week at 0.4 point. The fee on 15-year mortgages also held steady at 0.4 point.

The average rate for five-year adjustable-rate mortgages rose to 3.90 percent from 3.87 percent last week. The fee was stable at 0.3 point.

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